Is Cynthia worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Cynthia brings $279 versus $194 raw — a $84.42 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($176) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $194
- PSA 10
- $279
- PSA 9
- $176
- Gem premium
- 1.4×
- 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 | $279 | +$59.42 | +$34.42 | −$65.58 |
| PSA 9 | $176 | −$43.33 | −$68.33 | −$168 |
| PSA 8 | $145 | −$74.22 | −$99.22 | −$199 |
Net = sale price − $194 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% | $202 | −$42.64 |
| 50% | $227 | −$16.96 |
| 75% | $253 | +$8.73 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 67%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $385 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| TAG 10 | $384 | −$0.85 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $279 | −$107 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $182 | −$203 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $155 | −$230 | 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 | SGC | TAG | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $279 | $182 | $385 | $155 | $384 | $220 |
| 9.5 | — | $168 | $182 | $105 | — | — |
| 9 | $176 | $146 | $170 | — | $145 | $175 |
| 8.5 | — | $125 | $56.00 | — | — | — |
| 8 | $145 | $103 | — | — | — | $116 |
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Grading Cynthia — FAQ
Is Cynthia worth grading?
A PSA 10 Cynthia brings $279 versus $194 raw — a $84.42 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($176) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Cynthia worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Cynthia (Hidden Fates Shiny Vault SV82/SV94) sells for about $279 versus $194 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.4× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Cynthia?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $385, ahead of TAG 10 at $384. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Cynthia need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 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 Cynthia break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Cynthia breaks even when it gems about 67% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $176).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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