Is Saguaro worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Saguaro brings $28.88 versus $1.13 raw — a $27.75 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($9.32) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.13
- PSA 10
- $28.88
- PSA 9
- $9.32
- Gem premium
- 26×
- 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 | $28.88 | +$2.75 | −$22.25 | −$122 |
| PSA 9 | $9.32 | −$16.81 | −$41.81 | −$142 |
| PSA 8 | $18.95 | −$7.18 | −$32.18 | −$132 |
Net = sale price − $1.13 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% | $14.21 | −$36.92 |
| 50% | $19.10 | −$32.03 |
| 75% | $23.99 | −$27.14 |
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 | $28.88 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $15.00 | −$13.88 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $8.00 | −$20.88 | 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 Saguaro — FAQ
Is Saguaro worth grading?
A PSA 10 Saguaro brings $28.88 versus $1.13 raw — a $27.75 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($9.32) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Saguaro worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Saguaro (Paldea Evolved 255/193) sells for about $28.88 versus $1.13 for a raw near-mint copy — a 26× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Saguaro?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $28.88, ahead of CGC 10 at $15.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Saguaro 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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