Is Briar worth grading?
Pokémon · Stellar Crown · 163/142 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Briar brings $34.18 versus $2.09 raw — a $32.09 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.14) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.09
- PSA 10
- $34.18
- PSA 9
- $14.14
- Gem premium
- 16×
- 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 | $34.18 | +$7.09 | −$17.91 | −$118 |
| PSA 9 | $14.14 | −$12.95 | −$37.95 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $14.45 | −$12.64 | −$37.64 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $2.09 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% | $19.15 | −$32.94 |
| 50% | $24.16 | −$27.93 |
| 75% | $29.17 | −$22.92 |
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 | $34.18 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $29.97 | −$4.21 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $13.85 | −$20.33 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $11.00 | −$23.18 | 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 Briar — FAQ
Is Briar worth grading?
A PSA 10 Briar brings $34.18 versus $2.09 raw — a $32.09 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.14) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Briar worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Briar (Stellar Crown 163/142) sells for about $34.18 versus $2.09 for a raw near-mint copy — a 16× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Briar?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $34.18, ahead of TAG 10 at $29.97. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Briar 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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