Is Koga's Trap worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 5.7× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Koga's Trap sells for $187 against $32.89 raw: a $154 spread, 5.7× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($26.29) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $32.89
- PSA 10
- $187
- PSA 9
- $26.29
- Gem premium
- 5.7×
- 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 | $187 | +$129 | +$104 | +$3.96 |
| PSA 9 | $26.29 | −$31.60 | −$56.60 | −$157 |
| PSA 8 | $18.32 | −$39.57 | −$64.57 | −$165 |
Net = sale price − $32.89 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% | $66.43 | −$16.46 |
| 50% | $107 | +$23.68 |
| 75% | $147 | +$63.82 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 35%. 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 | $187 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $34.99 | −$152 | 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 | $187 | $34.99 |
| 9.5 | — | $29.78 |
| 9 | $26.29 | $24.99 |
| 8.5 | — | $21.99 |
| 8 | $18.32 | — |
| 6 | — | $4.00 |
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Grading Koga's Trap — FAQ
Is Koga's Trap worth grading?
A PSA 10 Koga's Trap sells for $187 against $32.89 raw: a $154 spread, 5.7× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($26.29) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Koga's Trap worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Koga's Trap (Unbroken Bonds 211/214) sells for about $187 versus $32.89 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.7× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Koga's Trap?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $187, ahead of CGC 10 at $34.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Koga's Trap 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 Koga's Trap break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Koga's Trap breaks even when it gems about 35% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $26.29).
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