Is Golem worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Golem brings $30.99 versus $0.63 raw — a $30.36 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($19.49) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.63
- PSA 10
- $30.99
- PSA 9
- $19.49
- Gem premium
- 49×
- 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 | $30.99 | +$5.36 | −$19.64 | −$120 |
| PSA 9 | $19.49 | −$6.14 | −$31.14 | −$131 |
| PSA 8 | $8.00 | −$17.63 | −$42.63 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $0.63 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% | $22.36 | −$28.27 |
| 50% | $25.24 | −$25.39 |
| 75% | $28.11 | −$22.52 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $34.99 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $30.99 | −$4.00 | 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 | $30.99 | $34.99 |
| 9 | $19.49 | — |
| 8 | $8.00 | — |
| 7 | $9.99 | — |
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Grading Golem — FAQ
Is Golem worth grading?
A PSA 10 Golem brings $30.99 versus $0.63 raw — a $30.36 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($19.49) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Golem worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Golem (Unbroken Bonds 89/214) sells for about $30.99 versus $0.63 for a raw near-mint copy — a 49× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Golem?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $34.99, ahead of PSA 10 at $30.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Golem need for a CGC 10?
CGC 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.
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