Is Clamperl worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 20× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Clamperl sells for $91.80 against $4.53 raw: a $87.27 spread, 20× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($22.00) 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)
- $4.53
- PSA 10
- $91.80
- PSA 9
- $22.00
- Gem premium
- 20×
- As of
- Oct 4, 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 | $91.80 | +$62.27 | +$37.27 | −$62.73 |
| PSA 9 | $22.00 | −$7.53 | −$32.53 | −$133 |
| PSA 8 | $16.90 | −$12.63 | −$37.63 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $4.53 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% | $39.45 | −$15.08 |
| 50% | $56.90 | +$2.37 |
| 75% | $74.35 | +$19.82 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 47%. 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 | $91.80 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $45.93 | −$45.87 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $18.31 | −$73.49 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $5.50 | −$86.30 | 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.
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Grading Clamperl — FAQ
Is Clamperl worth grading?
A PSA 10 Clamperl sells for $91.80 against $4.53 raw: a $87.27 spread, 20× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($22.00) 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 Clamperl worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Clamperl (Destined Rivals 195/182) sells for about $91.80 versus $4.53 for a raw near-mint copy — a 20× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Clamperl?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $91.80, ahead of TAG 10 at $45.93. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Clamperl 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 Clamperl break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Clamperl breaks even when it gems about 47% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $22.00).
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