Is Candice worth grading?
Pokémon · Silver Tempest · 189/195 · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 8.6× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Candice sells for $49.46 against $5.78 raw: a $43.68 spread, 8.6× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($11.94) 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)
- $5.78
- PSA 10
- $49.46
- PSA 9
- $11.94
- Gem premium
- 8.6×
- 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 | $49.46 | +$18.68 | −$6.32 | −$106 |
| PSA 9 | $11.94 | −$18.84 | −$43.84 | −$144 |
| PSA 8 | $14.82 | −$15.96 | −$40.96 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $5.78 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% | $21.32 | −$34.46 |
| 50% | $30.70 | −$25.08 |
| 75% | $40.08 | −$15.70 |
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 | $49.46 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $39.81 | −$9.65 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $21.33 | −$28.13 | 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 Candice — FAQ
Is Candice worth grading?
A PSA 10 Candice sells for $49.46 against $5.78 raw: a $43.68 spread, 8.6× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($11.94) 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 Candice worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Candice (Silver Tempest 189/195) sells for about $49.46 versus $5.78 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.6× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Candice?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $49.46, ahead of SGC 10 at $39.81. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Candice 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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