Is Brute Bonnet worth grading?
Pokémon · Paradox Rift · 123/182 · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 214× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Brute Bonnet sells for $44.88 against $0.21 raw: a $44.67 spread, 214× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($5.06) 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)
- $0.21
- PSA 10
- $44.88
- PSA 9
- $5.06
- Gem premium
- 214×
- 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 | $44.88 | +$19.67 | −$5.33 | −$105 |
| PSA 9 | $5.06 | −$20.15 | −$45.15 | −$145 |
| PSA 8 | $7.00 | −$18.21 | −$43.21 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $0.21 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% | $15.02 | −$35.20 |
| 50% | $24.97 | −$25.24 |
| 75% | $34.93 | −$15.28 |
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 | $44.88 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $5.45 | −$39.43 | 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 Brute Bonnet — FAQ
Is Brute Bonnet worth grading?
A PSA 10 Brute Bonnet sells for $44.88 against $0.21 raw: a $44.67 spread, 214× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($5.06) 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 Brute Bonnet worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Brute Bonnet (Paradox Rift 123/182) sells for about $44.88 versus $0.21 for a raw near-mint copy — a 214× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Brute Bonnet?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $44.88, ahead of CGC 10 at $5.45. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Brute Bonnet 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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