Is Paradise Resort worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Paradise Resort brings $1,031 versus $356 raw — a $675 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($246) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $356
- PSA 10
- $1,031
- PSA 9
- $246
- Gem premium
- 2.9×
- 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 | $1,031 | +$650 | +$625 | +$525 |
| PSA 9 | $246 | −$135 | −$160 | −$260 |
| PSA 8 | $203 | −$178 | −$203 | −$303 |
Net = sale price − $356 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% | $442 | +$36.32 |
| 50% | $639 | +$233 |
| 75% | $835 | +$429 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 20%. 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 | $1,031 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $370 | −$661 | 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 | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $1,031 | $370 | $815 |
| 9 | $246 | $225 | $224 |
| 8 | $203 | — | $348 |
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Grading Paradise Resort — FAQ
Is Paradise Resort worth grading?
A PSA 10 Paradise Resort brings $1,031 versus $356 raw — a $675 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($246) 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 224) sells for about $1,031 versus $356 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.9× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Paradise Resort?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,031, ahead of CGC 10 at $370. 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 20% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $246).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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