Is Hiker worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Hiker brings $41.11 versus $4.44 raw — a $36.67 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($19.27) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $4.44
- PSA 10
- $41.11
- PSA 9
- $19.27
- Gem premium
- 9.3×
- 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 | $41.11 | +$11.67 | −$13.33 | −$113 |
| PSA 9 | $19.27 | −$10.17 | −$35.17 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $4.44 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% | $24.73 | −$29.71 |
| 50% | $30.19 | −$24.25 |
| 75% | $35.65 | −$18.79 |
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 | $41.11 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $20.57 | −$20.54 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $10.00 | −$31.11 | 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 | SGC |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $41.11 | $20.57 | $10.00 |
| 9 | $19.27 | $6.98 | — |
| 8 | — | $10.00 | — |
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Grading Hiker — FAQ
Is Hiker worth grading?
A PSA 10 Hiker brings $41.11 versus $4.44 raw — a $36.67 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($19.27) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Hiker worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Hiker (Hidden Fates Shiny Vault SV85/SV94) sells for about $41.11 versus $4.44 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.3× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Hiker?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $41.11, ahead of CGC 10 at $20.57. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Hiker 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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