Is Garbodor V worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Garbodor V sells for $62.97 against $1.04 raw: a $61.93 spread, 61× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.88) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.04
- PSA 10
- $62.97
- PSA 9
- $32.88
- Gem premium
- 61×
- 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 | $62.97 | +$36.93 | +$11.93 | −$88.07 |
| PSA 9 | $32.88 | +$6.84 | −$18.16 | −$118 |
| PSA 8 | $13.62 | −$12.42 | −$37.42 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $1.04 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% | $40.40 | −$10.64 |
| 50% | $47.92 | −$3.12 |
| 75% | $55.45 | +$4.41 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 60%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $62.97 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $18.29 | −$44.68 | 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 Garbodor V — FAQ
Is Garbodor V worth grading?
A PSA 10 Garbodor V sells for $62.97 against $1.04 raw: a $61.93 spread, 61× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.88) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Garbodor V worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Garbodor V (Evolving Skies 100/203) sells for about $62.97 versus $1.04 for a raw near-mint copy — a 61× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Garbodor V?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $62.97, ahead of CGC 10 at $18.29. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Garbodor V 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.
What gem rate makes grading Garbodor V break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Garbodor V breaks even when it gems about 60% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $32.88).
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