Is Rowlet worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Rowlet brings $43.79 versus $4.85 raw — a $38.94 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($9.93) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $4.85
- PSA 10
- $43.79
- PSA 9
- $9.93
- Gem premium
- 9.0×
- 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 | $43.79 | +$13.94 | −$11.06 | −$111 |
| PSA 9 | $9.93 | −$19.92 | −$44.92 | −$145 |
| PSA 8 | $4.41 | −$25.44 | −$50.44 | −$150 |
Net = sale price − $4.85 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% | $18.39 | −$36.45 |
| 50% | $26.86 | −$27.99 |
| 75% | $35.33 | −$19.52 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $307 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $43.79 | −$263 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $14.91 | −$292 | 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 | SGC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $43.79 | $14.91 | $307 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $21.36 | $18.04 | — |
| 9 | $9.93 | $4.61 | $73.96 | $6.00 |
| 8.5 | — | $6.70 | $6.99 | — |
| 8 | $4.41 | — | — | — |
| 7 | $13.20 | — | — | $4.00 |
| 6.5 | — | $7.70 | — | — |
| 6 | $22.31 | — | — | — |
| 5 | $64.73 | — | — | — |
| 4 | $104 | — | — | — |
| 1 | $139 | — | — | — |
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Grading Rowlet — FAQ
Is Rowlet worth grading?
A PSA 10 Rowlet brings $43.79 versus $4.85 raw — a $38.94 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($9.93) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Rowlet worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Rowlet (Shining Fates Shiny Vault SV001/SV122) sells for about $43.79 versus $4.85 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.0× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Rowlet?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $307, ahead of PSA 10 at $43.79. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Rowlet need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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