Is Geeta worth grading?
Pokémon · Obsidian Flames · 188/197 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Geeta brings $29.22 versus $0.13 raw — a $29.09 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($4.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.13
- PSA 10
- $29.22
- PSA 9
- $4.99
- Gem premium
- 225×
- 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 | $29.22 | +$4.09 | −$20.91 | −$121 |
| PSA 9 | $4.99 | −$20.14 | −$45.14 | −$145 |
| PSA 8 | $9.61 | −$15.52 | −$40.52 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $0.13 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% | $11.05 | −$39.08 |
| 50% | $17.11 | −$33.02 |
| 75% | $23.16 | −$26.97 |
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 | $29.22 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $5.75 | −$23.47 | 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 Geeta — FAQ
Is Geeta worth grading?
A PSA 10 Geeta brings $29.22 versus $0.13 raw — a $29.09 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($4.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Geeta worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Geeta (Obsidian Flames 188/197) sells for about $29.22 versus $0.13 for a raw near-mint copy — a 225× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Geeta?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $29.22, ahead of CGC 10 at $5.75. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Geeta 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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