Is Electivire ex worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 49× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Electivire ex sells for $56.15 against $1.14 raw: a $55.01 spread, 49× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.05) 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)
- $1.14
- PSA 10
- $56.15
- PSA 9
- $16.05
- Gem premium
- 49×
- 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 | $56.15 | +$30.01 | +$5.01 | −$94.99 |
| PSA 9 | $16.05 | −$10.09 | −$35.09 | −$135 |
| PSA 8 | $9.82 | −$16.32 | −$41.32 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $1.14 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% | $26.08 | −$25.06 |
| 50% | $36.10 | −$15.04 |
| 75% | $46.13 | −$5.02 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 88%. 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 | $56.15 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $30.20 | −$25.95 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $15.96 | −$40.19 | 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 Electivire ex — FAQ
Is Electivire ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Electivire ex sells for $56.15 against $1.14 raw: a $55.01 spread, 49× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.05) 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 Electivire ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Electivire ex (Destined Rivals 212/182) sells for about $56.15 versus $1.14 for a raw near-mint copy — a 49× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Electivire ex?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $56.15, ahead of TAG 10 at $30.20. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Electivire ex 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 Electivire ex break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Electivire ex breaks even when it gems about 88% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $16.05).
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