Is Chien-Pao worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Chien-Pao sells for $338 against $10.44 raw: a $327 spread, 32× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($60.00) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $10.44
- PSA 10
- $338
- PSA 9
- $60.00
- Gem premium
- 32×
- 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 | $338 | +$302 | +$277 | +$177 |
| PSA 9 | $60.00 | +$24.56 | −$0.44 | −$100 |
| PSA 8 | $37.00 | +$1.56 | −$23.44 | −$123 |
Net = sale price − $10.44 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% | $129 | +$69.03 |
| 50% | $199 | +$139 |
| 75% | $268 | +$208 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 0%. 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 | $338 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $46.01 | −$292 | 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 | $147 | $46.01 |
| 9 | $55.99 | $9.00 |
| 8.5 | $45.00 | — |
| 8 | $26.00 | — |
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Grading Chien-Pao — FAQ
Is Chien-Pao worth grading?
A PSA 10 Chien-Pao sells for $338 against $10.44 raw: a $327 spread, 32× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($60.00) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Chien-Pao worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Chien-Pao (Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos 152) sells for about $338 versus $10.44 for a raw near-mint copy — a 32× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Chien-Pao?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $338, ahead of CGC 10 at $46.01. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Chien-Pao 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 Chien-Pao break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Chien-Pao breaks even when it gems about 0% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $60.00).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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