Is Hydrapple ex worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 3.2× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Hydrapple ex sells for $119 against $37.50 raw: a $81.99 spread, 3.2× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($38.54) 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)
- $37.50
- PSA 10
- $119
- PSA 9
- $38.54
- Gem premium
- 3.2×
- 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 | $119 | +$56.99 | +$31.99 | −$68.01 |
| PSA 9 | $38.54 | −$23.96 | −$48.96 | −$149 |
| PSA 8 | $26.41 | −$36.09 | −$61.09 | −$161 |
Net = sale price − $37.50 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% | $58.78 | −$28.72 |
| 50% | $79.02 | −$8.48 |
| 75% | $99.25 | +$11.75 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 60%. 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 | $119 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $82.94 | −$36.55 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $30.08 | −$89.41 | 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 Hydrapple ex — FAQ
Is Hydrapple ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Hydrapple ex sells for $119 against $37.50 raw: a $81.99 spread, 3.2× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($38.54) 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 Hydrapple ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Hydrapple ex (Stellar Crown 167/142) sells for about $119 versus $37.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.2× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Hydrapple ex?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $119, ahead of SGC 10 at $82.94. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Hydrapple ex 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 Hydrapple ex break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Hydrapple ex breaks even when it gems about 60% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $38.54).
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