Is Chandelure worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 45× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Chandelure sells for $214 against $4.81 raw: a $209 spread, 45× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($26.78) 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)
- $4.81
- PSA 10
- $214
- PSA 9
- $26.78
- Gem premium
- 45×
- 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 | $214 | +$184 | +$159 | +$59.27 |
| PSA 9 | $26.78 | −$3.03 | −$28.03 | −$128 |
| PSA 8 | $13.67 | −$16.14 | −$41.14 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $4.81 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% | $73.61 | +$18.80 |
| 50% | $120 | +$65.62 |
| 75% | $167 | +$112 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 15%. 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 | $214 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $34.50 | −$180 | 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 | SGC |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $214 | $34.50 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $15.99 | $8.00 |
| 9 | $26.78 | $8.92 | — |
| 8.5 | $13.00 | $10.00 | — |
| 8 | $13.67 | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | $12.00 | — |
| 7 | $10.92 | — | — |
| 6 | $19.97 | — | — |
| 5 | $19.80 | — | — |
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Grading Chandelure — FAQ
Is Chandelure worth grading?
A PSA 10 Chandelure sells for $214 against $4.81 raw: a $209 spread, 45× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($26.78) 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 Chandelure worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Chandelure (Lost Origin Trainer Gallery TG04/TG30) sells for about $214 versus $4.81 for a raw near-mint copy — a 45× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Chandelure?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $214, ahead of CGC 10 at $34.50. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Chandelure 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 Chandelure break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Chandelure breaks even when it gems about 15% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $26.78).
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