Is Caitlin worth grading?
Pokémon · Chilling Reign · 213/198 · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 4.1× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Caitlin sells for $65.13 against $15.88 raw: a $49.25 spread, 4.1× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($19.16) 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)
- $15.88
- PSA 10
- $65.13
- PSA 9
- $19.16
- Gem premium
- 4.1×
- 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 | $65.13 | +$24.25 | −$0.75 | −$101 |
| PSA 9 | $19.16 | −$21.72 | −$46.72 | −$147 |
| PSA 8 | $8.00 | −$32.88 | −$57.88 | −$158 |
Net = sale price − $15.88 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% | $30.65 | −$35.23 |
| 50% | $42.14 | −$23.74 |
| 75% | $53.64 | −$12.24 |
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 | $65.13 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $55.00 | −$10.13 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| CGC 10 | $29.21 | −$35.92 | 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 sells for $65.13 against $15.88 raw: a $49.25 spread, 4.1× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($19.16) 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 Caitlin worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Caitlin (Chilling Reign 213/198) sells for about $65.13 versus $15.88 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.1× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Caitlin?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $65.13, ahead of BGS 10 at $55.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Caitlin 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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