Is Poipole worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Poipole brings $36.43 versus $6.08 raw — a $30.35 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($10.47) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $6.08
- PSA 10
- $36.43
- PSA 9
- $10.47
- Gem premium
- 6.0×
- 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 | $36.43 | +$5.35 | −$19.65 | −$120 |
| PSA 9 | $10.47 | −$20.61 | −$45.61 | −$146 |
| PSA 8 | $7.01 | −$24.07 | −$49.07 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $6.08 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% | $16.96 | −$39.12 |
| 50% | $23.45 | −$32.63 |
| 75% | $29.94 | −$26.14 |
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 | $36.43 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $9.26 | −$27.17 | 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 | $36.43 | $9.26 |
| 9.5 | — | $15.00 |
| 9 | $10.47 | $9.00 |
| 8.5 | — | $6.00 |
| 8 | $7.01 | — |
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Grading Poipole — FAQ
Is Poipole worth grading?
A PSA 10 Poipole brings $36.43 versus $6.08 raw — a $30.35 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($10.47) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Poipole worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Poipole (Hidden Fates Shiny Vault SV19/SV94) sells for about $36.43 versus $6.08 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.0× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Poipole?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $36.43, ahead of CGC 10 at $9.26. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Poipole 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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