Is Capsakid worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 16× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Capsakid sells for $46.12 against $2.89 raw: a $43.23 spread, 16× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($8.00) 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)
- $2.89
- PSA 10
- $46.12
- PSA 9
- $8.00
- Gem premium
- 16×
- 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 | $46.12 | +$18.23 | −$6.77 | −$107 |
| PSA 9 | $8.00 | −$19.89 | −$44.89 | −$145 |
| PSA 8 | $11.01 | −$16.88 | −$41.88 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $2.89 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% | $17.53 | −$35.36 |
| 50% | $27.06 | −$25.83 |
| 75% | $36.59 | −$16.30 |
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 | $46.12 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $10.32 | −$35.80 | 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 Capsakid — FAQ
Is Capsakid worth grading?
A PSA 10 Capsakid sells for $46.12 against $2.89 raw: a $43.23 spread, 16× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($8.00) 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 Capsakid worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Capsakid (Paldean Fates 106/091) sells for about $46.12 versus $2.89 for a raw near-mint copy — a 16× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Capsakid?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $46.12, ahead of CGC 10 at $10.32. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Capsakid 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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