Is Caitlin worth grading?
Pokémon · Chilling Reign · 189/198 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Caitlin brings $65.27 versus $25.46 raw — a $39.81 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($23.40) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $25.46
- PSA 10
- $65.27
- PSA 9
- $23.40
- Gem premium
- 2.6×
- 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 | $65.27 | +$14.81 | −$10.19 | −$110 |
| PSA 9 | $23.40 | −$27.06 | −$52.06 | −$152 |
| PSA 8 | $21.15 | −$29.31 | −$54.31 | −$154 |
Net = sale price − $25.46 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% | $33.87 | −$41.59 |
| 50% | $44.33 | −$31.13 |
| 75% | $54.80 | −$20.66 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAG 10 | $75.00 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $65.27 | −$9.73 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $34.37 | −$40.63 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $21.00 | −$54.00 | 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 Caitlin — FAQ
Is Caitlin worth grading?
A PSA 10 Caitlin brings $65.27 versus $25.46 raw — a $39.81 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($23.40) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Caitlin worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Caitlin (Chilling Reign 189/198) sells for about $65.27 versus $25.46 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.6× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Caitlin?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $75.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $65.27. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Caitlin need for a TAG 10?
TAG publishes 55/45 front and 72/28 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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