Is Kindler worth grading?
Pokémon · Brilliant Stars · 179/172 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Kindler brings $27.90 versus $2.30 raw — a $25.60 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($19.60) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.30
- PSA 10
- $27.90
- PSA 9
- $19.60
- Gem premium
- 12×
- 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 | $27.90 | +$0.60 | −$24.40 | −$124 |
| PSA 9 | $19.60 | −$7.70 | −$32.70 | −$133 |
| PSA 8 | $14.50 | −$12.80 | −$37.80 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $2.30 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% | $21.68 | −$30.63 |
| 50% | $23.75 | −$28.55 |
| 75% | $25.82 | −$26.48 |
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 | $27.90 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $10.97 | −$16.93 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $10.08 | −$17.82 | 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 Kindler — FAQ
Is Kindler worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kindler brings $27.90 versus $2.30 raw — a $25.60 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($19.60) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Kindler worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kindler (Brilliant Stars 179/172) sells for about $27.90 versus $2.30 for a raw near-mint copy — a 12× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kindler?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $27.90, ahead of SGC 10 at $10.97. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kindler 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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