Is Paradise Resort worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Paradise Resort brings $1,061 versus $598 raw — a $464 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($408) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $598
- PSA 10
- $1,061
- PSA 9
- $408
- Gem premium
- 1.8×
- 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 | $1,061 | +$439 | +$414 | +$314 |
| PSA 9 | $408 | −$215 | −$240 | −$340 |
| PSA 8 | $170 | −$453 | −$478 | −$578 |
Net = sale price − $598 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% | $571 | −$76.43 |
| 50% | $735 | +$87.03 |
| 75% | $898 | +$250 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 37%. 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 | $1,061 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $500 | −$561 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $751 | $500 |
| 9 | $482 | $400 |
| 8.5 | $468 | — |
| 8 | $347 | — |
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Grading Paradise Resort — FAQ
Is Paradise Resort worth grading?
A PSA 10 Paradise Resort brings $1,061 versus $598 raw — a $464 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($408) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Paradise Resort worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Paradise Resort (Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos 150) sells for about $1,061 versus $598 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.8× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Paradise Resort?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,061, ahead of CGC 10 at $500. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Paradise Resort 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 Paradise Resort break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Paradise Resort breaks even when it gems about 37% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $408).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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