Is Zarude worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 481× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Zarude sells for $149 against $0.31 raw: a $149 spread, 481× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($12.07) 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)
- $0.31
- PSA 10
- $149
- PSA 9
- $12.07
- Gem premium
- 481×
- 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 | $149 | +$124 | +$98.75 | −$1.25 |
| PSA 9 | $12.07 | −$13.24 | −$38.24 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $14.75 | −$10.56 | −$35.56 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $0.31 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% | $46.32 | −$3.99 |
| 50% | $80.56 | +$30.25 |
| 75% | $115 | +$64.50 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 28%. 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 | $149 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $49.97 | −$99.09 | 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 | $149 | $49.97 |
| 9 | $12.07 | — |
| 8 | $14.75 | $1.00 |
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Grading Zarude — FAQ
Is Zarude worth grading?
A PSA 10 Zarude sells for $149 against $0.31 raw: a $149 spread, 481× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($12.07) 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 Zarude worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Zarude (Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos 199) sells for about $149 versus $0.31 for a raw near-mint copy — a 481× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Zarude?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $149, ahead of CGC 10 at $49.97. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Zarude 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 Zarude break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Zarude breaks even when it gems about 28% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $12.07).
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