Is Thievul worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 47× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Thievul sells for $146 against $3.14 raw: a $143 spread, 47× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($20.21) 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)
- $3.14
- PSA 10
- $146
- PSA 9
- $20.21
- Gem premium
- 47×
- 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 | $146 | +$118 | +$93.12 | −$6.88 |
| PSA 9 | $20.21 | −$7.93 | −$32.93 | −$133 |
| PSA 8 | $11.10 | −$17.04 | −$42.04 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $3.14 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% | $51.72 | −$1.42 |
| 50% | $83.23 | +$30.09 |
| 75% | $115 | +$61.61 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 26%. 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 | $146 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $24.47 | −$122 | 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 | $146 | $24.47 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $15.20 | — |
| 9 | $20.21 | $8.93 | $11.99 |
| 8.5 | — | $11.00 | — |
| 8 | $11.10 | — | — |
| 7 | $10.72 | — | — |
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Grading Thievul — FAQ
Is Thievul worth grading?
A PSA 10 Thievul sells for $146 against $3.14 raw: a $143 spread, 47× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($20.21) 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 Thievul worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Thievul (Crown Zenith Galarian Gallery GG17/GG70) sells for about $146 versus $3.14 for a raw near-mint copy — a 47× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Thievul?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $146, ahead of CGC 10 at $24.47. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Thievul 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 Thievul break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Thievul breaks even when it gems about 26% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $20.21).
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