Is Absol worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Absol sells for $51.08 against $3.45 raw: a $47.63 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($79.92) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.45
- PSA 10
- $51.08
- PSA 9
- $79.92
- 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 | $51.08 | +$22.63 | −$2.37 | −$102 |
| PSA 9 | $79.92 | +$51.47 | +$26.47 | −$73.53 |
Net = sale price − $3.45 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% | $72.71 | +$19.26 |
| 50% | $65.50 | +$12.05 |
| 75% | $58.29 | +$4.84 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 92%. 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 | $51.08 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $25.00 | −$26.08 | 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 | BGS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $51.08 | $25.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | $39.99 |
| 9 | $79.92 | — | — |
| 6 | $13.50 | — | — |
| 1 | — | $125 | — |
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Grading Absol — FAQ
Is Absol worth grading?
A PSA 10 Absol sells for $51.08 against $3.45 raw: a $47.63 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($79.92) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Absol worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Absol (Team Up 88/181) sells for about $51.08 versus $3.45 for a raw near-mint copy — a 15× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Absol?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $51.08, ahead of CGC 10 at $25.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Absol 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 Absol break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Absol breaks even when it gems about 92% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $79.92).
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