Is Evelyn worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 3.6× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Evelyn sells for $221 against $61.39 raw: a $159 spread, 3.6× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($57.35) 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)
- $61.39
- PSA 10
- $221
- PSA 9
- $57.35
- Gem premium
- 3.6×
- 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 | $221 | +$134 | +$109 | +$9.31 |
| PSA 9 | $57.35 | −$29.04 | −$54.04 | −$154 |
| PSA 8 | $42.13 | −$44.26 | −$69.26 | −$169 |
Net = sale price − $61.39 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% | $98.19 | −$13.20 |
| 50% | $139 | +$27.64 |
| 75% | $180 | +$68.47 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 33%. 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 | $221 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $140 | −$80.70 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $124 | −$96.39 | 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 | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $221 | $124 | $140 |
| 9.5 | — | $59.93 | — |
| 9 | $57.35 | $38.00 | $72.00 |
| 8.5 | — | $30.00 | — |
| 8 | $42.13 | $60.00 | — |
| 7.5 | — | $18.50 | — |
| 7 | $35.00 | — | — |
| 6 | $49.99 | — | — |
| 3 | $35.00 | — | — |
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Grading Evelyn — FAQ
Is Evelyn worth grading?
A PSA 10 Evelyn sells for $221 against $61.39 raw: a $159 spread, 3.6× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($57.35) 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 Evelyn worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Evelyn (Team Up 175/181) sells for about $221 versus $61.39 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.6× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Evelyn?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $221, ahead of TAG 10 at $140. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Evelyn 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 Evelyn break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Evelyn breaks even when it gems about 33% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $57.35).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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