Is Koffing worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Koffing brings $26.00 versus $0.04 raw — a $25.96 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($9.96) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.04
- PSA 10
- $26.00
- PSA 9
- $9.96
- Gem premium
- 650×
- 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 | $26.00 | +$0.96 | −$24.04 | −$124 |
| PSA 9 | $9.96 | −$15.08 | −$40.08 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $27.00 | +$1.96 | −$23.04 | −$123 |
Net = sale price − $0.04 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% | $13.97 | −$36.07 |
| 50% | $17.98 | −$32.06 |
| 75% | $21.99 | −$28.05 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $26.00 | best | 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 Koffing — FAQ
Is Koffing worth grading?
A PSA 10 Koffing brings $26.00 versus $0.04 raw — a $25.96 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($9.96) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Koffing worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Koffing (Hidden Fates 28/68) sells for about $26.00 versus $0.04 for a raw near-mint copy — a 650× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
What centering does Koffing 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.
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