Is Welder worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Welder sells for $500 against $0.34 raw: a $500 spread, 1471× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($34.95) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.34
- PSA 10
- $500
- PSA 9
- $34.95
- Gem premium
- 1471×
- 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 | $500 | +$475 | +$450 | +$350 |
| PSA 9 | $34.95 | +$9.61 | −$15.39 | −$115 |
Net = sale price − $0.34 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% | $151 | +$101 |
| 50% | $267 | +$217 |
| 75% | $384 | +$333 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 3%. 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 | $500 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $15.00 | −$485 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $500 | $15.00 |
| 9 | $34.95 | $11.00 |
| 7 | $65.00 | — |
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Grading Welder — FAQ
Is Welder worth grading?
A PSA 10 Welder sells for $500 against $0.34 raw: a $500 spread, 1471× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($34.95) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Welder worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Welder (Unbroken Bonds 189/214) sells for about $500 versus $0.34 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1471× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Welder?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $500, ahead of CGC 10 at $15.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Welder 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 Welder break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Welder breaks even when it gems about 3% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $34.95).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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