Is Lillie's Clefairy ex worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Lillie's Clefairy ex brings $32.76 versus $2.80 raw — a $29.96 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($13.63) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.80
- PSA 10
- $32.76
- PSA 9
- $13.63
- Gem premium
- 12×
- 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 | $32.76 | +$4.96 | −$20.04 | −$120 |
| PSA 9 | $13.63 | −$14.17 | −$39.17 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $9.20 | −$18.60 | −$43.60 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $2.80 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% | $18.41 | −$34.39 |
| 50% | $23.20 | −$29.61 |
| 75% | $27.98 | −$24.82 |
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 | $32.76 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $19.50 | −$13.26 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $17.13 | −$15.63 | 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 Lillie's Clefairy ex — FAQ
Is Lillie's Clefairy ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Lillie's Clefairy ex brings $32.76 versus $2.80 raw — a $29.96 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($13.63) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Lillie's Clefairy ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Lillie's Clefairy ex (Journey Together 056/159) sells for about $32.76 versus $2.80 for a raw near-mint copy — a 12× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lillie's Clefairy ex?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $32.76, ahead of SGC 10 at $19.50. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Lillie's Clefairy 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.
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