Is Clavell worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Clavell brings $33.27 versus $1.00 raw — a $32.27 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($9.38) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.00
- PSA 10
- $33.27
- PSA 9
- $9.38
- Gem premium
- 33×
- 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 | $33.27 | +$7.27 | −$17.73 | −$118 |
| PSA 9 | $9.38 | −$16.62 | −$41.62 | −$142 |
| PSA 8 | $10.19 | −$15.81 | −$40.81 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $1.00 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% | $15.35 | −$35.65 |
| 50% | $21.33 | −$29.67 |
| 75% | $27.30 | −$23.70 |
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 | $33.27 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $10.23 | −$23.04 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $9.00 | −$24.27 | 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 Clavell — FAQ
Is Clavell worth grading?
A PSA 10 Clavell brings $33.27 versus $1.00 raw — a $32.27 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($9.38) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Clavell worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Clavell (Paldea Evolved 249/193) sells for about $33.27 versus $1.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 33× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Clavell?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $33.27, ahead of CGC 10 at $10.23. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Clavell 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.
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