Is Iono's Bellibolt ex worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 19× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Iono's Bellibolt ex sells for $44.49 against $2.33 raw: a $42.16 spread, 19× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($20.25) 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)
- $2.33
- PSA 10
- $44.49
- PSA 9
- $20.25
- Gem premium
- 19×
- 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 | $44.49 | +$17.16 | −$7.84 | −$108 |
| PSA 9 | $20.25 | −$7.08 | −$32.08 | −$132 |
| PSA 8 | $9.67 | −$17.66 | −$42.66 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $2.33 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% | $26.31 | −$26.02 |
| 50% | $32.37 | −$19.96 |
| 75% | $38.43 | −$13.90 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAG 10 | $61.57 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $44.49 | −$17.08 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $43.96 | −$17.61 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $17.00 | −$44.57 | 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 Iono's Bellibolt ex — FAQ
Is Iono's Bellibolt ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Iono's Bellibolt ex sells for $44.49 against $2.33 raw: a $42.16 spread, 19× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($20.25) 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 Iono's Bellibolt ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Iono's Bellibolt ex (Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos 194) sells for about $44.49 versus $2.33 for a raw near-mint copy — a 19× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Iono's Bellibolt ex?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $61.57, ahead of PSA 10 at $44.49. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Iono's Bellibolt ex need for a TAG 10?
TAG publishes 55/45 front and 72/28 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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