Is Ditto V worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 44× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Ditto V sells for $76.70 against $1.75 raw: a $74.95 spread, 44× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($12.44) 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)
- $1.75
- PSA 10
- $76.70
- PSA 9
- $12.44
- Gem premium
- 44×
- 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 | $76.70 | +$49.95 | +$24.95 | −$75.05 |
| PSA 9 | $12.44 | −$14.31 | −$39.31 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $7.53 | −$19.22 | −$44.22 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $1.75 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% | $28.51 | −$23.24 |
| 50% | $44.57 | −$7.18 |
| 75% | $60.64 | +$8.89 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 61%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGC 10 | $99.99 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $76.70 | −$23.29 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $24.79 | −$75.20 | 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 Ditto V — FAQ
Is Ditto V worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ditto V sells for $76.70 against $1.75 raw: a $74.95 spread, 44× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($12.44) 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 Ditto V worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ditto V (Shining Fates 050/072) sells for about $76.70 versus $1.75 for a raw near-mint copy — a 44× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ditto V?
By resale value, SGC 10 leads at $99.99, ahead of PSA 10 at $76.70. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ditto V need for a SGC 10?
SGC 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 Ditto V break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Ditto V breaks even when it gems about 61% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $12.44).
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