Is Trapinch worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 1320× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Trapinch sells for $66.00 against $0.05 raw: a $65.95 spread, 1320× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.05
- PSA 10
- $66.00
- Gem premium
- 1320×
- 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 | $66.00 | +$40.95 | +$15.95 | −$84.05 |
Net = sale price − $0.05 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $66.00 | best | 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 Trapinch — FAQ
Is Trapinch worth grading?
A PSA 10 Trapinch sells for $66.00 against $0.05 raw: a $65.95 spread, 1320× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Trapinch worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Trapinch (Shining Fates 040/072) sells for about $66.00 versus $0.05 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1320× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
What centering does Trapinch 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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