Is Stoutland worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 13× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Stoutland sells for $340 against $26.25 raw: a $314 spread, 13× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($38.32) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $26.25
- PSA 10
- $340
- PSA 9
- $38.32
- Gem premium
- 13×
- As of
- Aug 10, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — PSA 10 | $340 | +$289 | +$264 | +$164 |
| PSA 9 | $38.32 | −$12.93 | −$37.93 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $27.02 | −$24.23 | −$49.23 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $26.25 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Expected value — how often does it need to gem?
| Chance it gems | Expected sale | Expected net (standard fee) |
|---|---|---|
| 25% | $114 | +$37.59 |
| 50% | $189 | +$113 |
| 75% | $265 | +$189 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 13%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
Which grader pays the most — and what a 10 takes
All centering standards →| Grader | 10 sells for | vs best | Front centering for a 10 | Back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $340 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $40.00 | −$300 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
Tolerances are each company's published centering standard for its top grade; surface, corners and edges must also be clean. Centering is the one you can measure yourself before you pay.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | TAG | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $340 | $40.00 | — | — | $76.16 |
| 9 | $38.32 | $12.23 | $38.00 | $13.50 | — |
| 8 | $27.02 | — | — | — | — |
| 7 | $20.00 | — | — | — | — |
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Grading Stoutland — FAQ
Is Stoutland worth grading?
A PSA 10 Stoutland sells for $340 against $26.25 raw: a $314 spread, 13× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($38.32) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Stoutland worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Stoutland (White Flare 156/086) sells for about $340 versus $26.25 for a raw near-mint copy — a 13× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Stoutland?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $340, ahead of CGC 10 at $40.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Stoutland need for a PSA 10?
PSA publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 back centering as the tolerance for a 10 (Gem Mint). Off-center copies are capped below the top grade regardless of surface — measure yours before paying the fee.
What gem rate makes grading Stoutland break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Stoutland breaks even when it gems about 13% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $38.32).
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