Is Skeledirge worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 573× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Skeledirge sells for $109 against $0.19 raw: a $109 spread, 573× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($11.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.19
- PSA 10
- $109
- PSA 9
- $11.00
- Gem premium
- 573×
- 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 | $109 | +$83.77 | +$58.77 | −$41.23 |
| PSA 9 | $11.00 | −$14.19 | −$39.19 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $4.00 | −$21.19 | −$46.19 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $0.19 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% | $35.49 | −$14.70 |
| 50% | $59.98 | +$9.79 |
| 75% | $84.47 | +$34.28 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 40%. 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 | $109 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $21.00 | −$87.96 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $9.00 | −$99.96 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
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 | $40.00 | $21.00 | $9.00 |
| 9.5 | — | $6.00 | — |
| 9 | $11.00 | — | — |
| 8 | $8.00 | — | — |
| 6 | $12.99 | — | — |
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Grading Skeledirge — FAQ
Is Skeledirge worth grading?
A PSA 10 Skeledirge sells for $109 against $0.19 raw: a $109 spread, 573× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($11.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Skeledirge worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Skeledirge (Scarlet & Violet 038/198) sells for about $109 versus $0.19 for a raw near-mint copy — a 573× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Skeledirge?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $109, ahead of CGC 10 at $21.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Skeledirge 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 Skeledirge break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Skeledirge breaks even when it gems about 40% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $11.00).
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