Is Orbeetle V worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 11× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Orbeetle V sells for $64.62 against $5.70 raw: a $58.92 spread, 11× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($11.60) 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)
- $5.70
- PSA 10
- $64.62
- PSA 9
- $11.60
- Gem premium
- 11×
- 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 | $64.62 | +$33.92 | +$8.92 | −$91.08 |
| PSA 9 | $11.60 | −$19.10 | −$44.10 | −$144 |
| PSA 8 | $13.57 | −$17.13 | −$42.13 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $5.70 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% | $24.86 | −$30.84 |
| 50% | $38.11 | −$17.59 |
| 75% | $51.37 | −$4.34 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 83%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAG 10 | $64.89 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $64.62 | −$0.27 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $27.50 | −$37.39 | 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 Orbeetle V — FAQ
Is Orbeetle V worth grading?
A PSA 10 Orbeetle V sells for $64.62 against $5.70 raw: a $58.92 spread, 11× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($11.60) 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 Orbeetle V worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Orbeetle V (Lost Origin Trainer Gallery TG12/TG30) sells for about $64.62 versus $5.70 for a raw near-mint copy — a 11× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Orbeetle V?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $64.89, ahead of PSA 10 at $64.62. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Orbeetle V 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.
What gem rate makes grading Orbeetle V break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Orbeetle V breaks even when it gems about 83% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $11.60).
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