Is Deerling worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 13× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Deerling sells for $273 against $20.33 raw: a $253 spread, 13× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($26.93) 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)
- $20.33
- PSA 10
- $273
- PSA 9
- $26.93
- Gem premium
- 13×
- As of
- Oct 4, 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 | $273 | +$228 | +$203 | +$103 |
| PSA 9 | $26.93 | −$18.40 | −$43.40 | −$143 |
| PSA 8 | $18.21 | −$27.12 | −$52.12 | −$152 |
Net = sale price − $20.33 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% | $88.44 | +$18.11 |
| 50% | $150 | +$79.62 |
| 75% | $211 | +$141 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 18%. 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 | $273 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $130 | −$143 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $40.00 | −$233 | 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.
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Grading Deerling — FAQ
Is Deerling worth grading?
A PSA 10 Deerling sells for $273 against $20.33 raw: a $253 spread, 13× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($26.93) 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 Deerling worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Deerling (White Flare 091/086) sells for about $273 versus $20.33 for a raw near-mint copy — a 13× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Deerling?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $273, ahead of TAG 10 at $130. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Deerling 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 Deerling break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Deerling breaks even when it gems about 18% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $26.93).
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