Is Dachsbun worth grading?
Pokémon · Paldean Fates · 039/091 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Dachsbun brings $30.00 versus $0.13 raw — a $29.87 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($19.95) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.13
- PSA 10
- $30.00
- PSA 9
- $19.95
- Gem premium
- 231×
- 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 | $30.00 | +$4.87 | −$20.13 | −$120 |
| PSA 9 | $19.95 | −$5.18 | −$30.18 | −$130 |
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% | $22.46 | −$27.67 |
| 50% | $24.98 | −$25.15 |
| 75% | $27.49 | −$22.64 |
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 | $30.00 | best | 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 Dachsbun — FAQ
Is Dachsbun worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dachsbun brings $30.00 versus $0.13 raw — a $29.87 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($19.95) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Dachsbun worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dachsbun (Paldean Fates 039/091) sells for about $30.00 versus $0.13 for a raw near-mint copy — a 231× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
What centering does Dachsbun 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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