Is Iron Bundle worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Iron Bundle brings $29.31 versus $2.05 raw — a $27.26 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($18.23) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.05
- PSA 10
- $29.31
- PSA 9
- $18.23
- Gem premium
- 14×
- 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 | $29.31 | +$2.26 | −$22.74 | −$123 |
| PSA 9 | $18.23 | −$8.82 | −$33.82 | −$134 |
| PSA 8 | $19.96 | −$7.09 | −$32.09 | −$132 |
Net = sale price − $2.05 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% | $21.00 | −$31.05 |
| 50% | $23.77 | −$28.28 |
| 75% | $26.54 | −$25.51 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $177 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $33.53 | −$143 | 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 | BGS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $177 | $30.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $11.00 | $31.00 |
| 9 | $36.22 | $11.00 | $33.19 |
| 8.5 | — | $5.00 | — |
| 8 | $9.50 | $20.00 | — |
| 7.5 | — | $5.50 | — |
| 7 | $13.00 | — | — |
| 6 | $5.00 | — | — |
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Grading Iron Bundle — FAQ
Is Iron Bundle worth grading?
A PSA 10 Iron Bundle brings $29.31 versus $2.05 raw — a $27.26 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($18.23) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Iron Bundle worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Iron Bundle (Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos 058) sells for about $29.31 versus $2.05 for a raw near-mint copy — a 14× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Iron Bundle?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $177, ahead of CGC 10 at $33.53. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Iron Bundle 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.
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