Is Swadloon worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 28× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Swadloon sells for $342 against $12.01 raw: a $330 spread, 28× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($15.43) 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)
- $12.01
- PSA 10
- $342
- PSA 9
- $15.43
- Gem premium
- 28×
- 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 | $342 | +$305 | +$280 | +$180 |
| PSA 9 | $15.43 | −$21.58 | −$46.58 | −$147 |
| PSA 8 | $14.10 | −$22.91 | −$47.91 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $12.01 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% | $97.09 | +$35.08 |
| 50% | $179 | +$117 |
| 75% | $260 | +$198 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 14%. 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 | $342 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $25.95 | −$316 | 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 | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $342 | $25.95 | $15.57 |
| 9.5 | — | $19.91 | — |
| 9 | $15.43 | — | $24.04 |
| 8 | $14.10 | — | — |
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Grading Swadloon — FAQ
Is Swadloon worth grading?
A PSA 10 Swadloon sells for $342 against $12.01 raw: a $330 spread, 28× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($15.43) 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 Swadloon worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Swadloon (White Flare 088/086) sells for about $342 versus $12.01 for a raw near-mint copy — a 28× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Swadloon?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $342, ahead of CGC 10 at $25.95. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Swadloon 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 Swadloon break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Swadloon breaks even when it gems about 14% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $15.43).
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