Is Chien-Pao worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Chien-Pao sells for $61.01 against $0.12 raw: a $60.89 spread, 508× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.99) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.12
- PSA 10
- $61.01
- PSA 9
- $39.99
- Gem premium
- 508×
- 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 | $61.01 | +$35.89 | +$10.89 | −$89.11 |
| PSA 9 | $39.99 | +$14.87 | −$10.13 | −$110 |
| PSA 8 | $7.47 | −$17.65 | −$42.65 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $0.12 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% | $45.24 | −$4.88 |
| 50% | $50.50 | +$0.38 |
| 75% | $55.76 | +$5.64 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 48%. 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 | $61.01 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $22.08 | −$38.93 | 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 Chien-Pao — FAQ
Is Chien-Pao worth grading?
A PSA 10 Chien-Pao sells for $61.01 against $0.12 raw: a $60.89 spread, 508× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.99) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Chien-Pao worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Chien-Pao (Paradox Rift 057/182) sells for about $61.01 versus $0.12 for a raw near-mint copy — a 508× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Chien-Pao?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $61.01, ahead of CGC 10 at $22.08. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Chien-Pao 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 Chien-Pao break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Chien-Pao breaks even when it gems about 48% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $39.99).
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