Is Sobble worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Sobble brings $38.13 versus $2.21 raw — a $35.92 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($17.48) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.21
- PSA 10
- $38.13
- PSA 9
- $17.48
- Gem premium
- 17×
- 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 | $38.13 | +$10.92 | −$14.08 | −$114 |
| PSA 9 | $17.48 | −$9.73 | −$34.73 | −$135 |
| PSA 8 | $13.99 | −$13.22 | −$38.22 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $2.21 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% | $22.64 | −$29.57 |
| 50% | $27.80 | −$24.41 |
| 75% | $32.97 | −$19.24 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $38.13 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $8.53 | −$29.60 | 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 Sobble — FAQ
Is Sobble worth grading?
A PSA 10 Sobble brings $38.13 versus $2.21 raw — a $35.92 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($17.48) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Sobble worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Sobble (Shining Fates Shiny Vault SV025/SV122) sells for about $38.13 versus $2.21 for a raw near-mint copy — a 17× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Sobble?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $38.13, ahead of CGC 10 at $8.53. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Sobble 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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