Is Alolan Golem-GX worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 15× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Alolan Golem-GX sells for $72.82 against $4.87 raw: a $67.95 spread, 15× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($23.90) 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)
- $4.87
- PSA 10
- $72.82
- PSA 9
- $23.90
- Gem premium
- 15×
- 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 | $72.82 | +$42.95 | +$17.95 | −$82.05 |
| PSA 9 | $23.90 | −$5.97 | −$30.97 | −$131 |
Net = sale price − $4.87 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% | $36.13 | −$18.74 |
| 50% | $48.36 | −$6.51 |
| 75% | $60.59 | +$5.72 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 63%. 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 | $72.82 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $17.50 | −$55.32 | 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 | SGC |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $72.82 | $17.50 | — |
| 9 | $23.90 | $10.00 | $3.25 |
| 8.5 | — | $6.00 | — |
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Grading Alolan Golem-GX — FAQ
Is Alolan Golem-GX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Alolan Golem-GX sells for $72.82 against $4.87 raw: a $67.95 spread, 15× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($23.90) 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 Alolan Golem-GX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Alolan Golem-GX (Crimson Invasion 102/111) sells for about $72.82 versus $4.87 for a raw near-mint copy — a 15× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Alolan Golem-GX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $72.82, ahead of CGC 10 at $17.50. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Alolan Golem-GX 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 Alolan Golem-GX break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Alolan Golem-GX breaks even when it gems about 63% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $23.90).
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