Is Counter Catcher worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 8.0× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Counter Catcher sells for $63.64 against $7.98 raw: a $55.66 spread, 8.0× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($12.58) 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)
- $7.98
- PSA 10
- $63.64
- PSA 9
- $12.58
- Gem premium
- 8.0×
- 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 | $63.64 | +$30.66 | +$5.66 | −$94.34 |
| PSA 9 | $12.58 | −$20.40 | −$45.40 | −$145 |
| PSA 8 | $18.00 | −$14.98 | −$39.98 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $7.98 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% | $25.34 | −$32.64 |
| 50% | $38.11 | −$19.87 |
| 75% | $50.88 | −$7.10 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 89%. 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 | $63.64 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $23.00 | −$40.64 | 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 | $63.64 | $23.00 |
| 9 | $12.58 | $8.02 |
| 8.5 | — | $1.00 |
| 8 | $18.00 | — |
| 5 | $10.00 | — |
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Grading Counter Catcher — FAQ
Is Counter Catcher worth grading?
A PSA 10 Counter Catcher sells for $63.64 against $7.98 raw: a $55.66 spread, 8.0× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($12.58) 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 Counter Catcher worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Counter Catcher (Crimson Invasion 120/111) sells for about $63.64 versus $7.98 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.0× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Counter Catcher?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $63.64, ahead of CGC 10 at $23.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Counter Catcher 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 Counter Catcher break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Counter Catcher breaks even when it gems about 89% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $12.58).
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