Is Dubwool V worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Dubwool V brings $29.65 versus $0.60 raw — a $29.05 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($11.69) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.60
- PSA 10
- $29.65
- PSA 9
- $11.69
- Gem premium
- 49×
- 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 | $29.65 | +$4.05 | −$20.95 | −$121 |
| PSA 9 | $11.69 | −$13.91 | −$38.91 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $4.30 | −$21.30 | −$46.30 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $0.60 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% | $16.18 | −$34.42 |
| 50% | $20.67 | −$29.93 |
| 75% | $25.16 | −$25.44 |
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 | $29.65 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $12.40 | −$17.25 | 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 Dubwool V — FAQ
Is Dubwool V worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dubwool V brings $29.65 versus $0.60 raw — a $29.05 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($11.69) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Dubwool V worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dubwool V (SWSH Black Star Promos) sells for about $29.65 versus $0.60 for a raw near-mint copy — a 49× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dubwool V?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $29.65, ahead of CGC 10 at $12.40. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dubwool 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.
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