Is Jynx worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 56× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Jynx sells for $186 against $3.30 raw: a $183 spread, 56× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($21.73) 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)
- $3.30
- PSA 10
- $186
- PSA 9
- $21.73
- Gem premium
- 56×
- As of
- Oct 11, 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 | $186 | +$158 | +$133 | +$32.79 |
| PSA 9 | $21.73 | −$6.57 | −$31.57 | −$132 |
| PSA 8 | $12.42 | −$15.88 | −$40.88 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $3.30 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% | $62.82 | +$9.52 |
| 50% | $104 | +$50.61 |
| 75% | $145 | +$91.70 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 19%. 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 | $186 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $95.00 | −$91.09 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $25.17 | −$161 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $23.00 | −$163 | 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 Jynx — FAQ
Is Jynx worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jynx sells for $186 against $3.30 raw: a $183 spread, 56× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($21.73) 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 Jynx worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jynx (Silver Tempest Trainer Gallery TG04/TG30) sells for about $186 versus $3.30 for a raw near-mint copy — a 56× premium as of Oct 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jynx?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $186, ahead of TAG 10 at $95.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jynx 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 Jynx break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Jynx breaks even when it gems about 19% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $21.73).
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