Is Grookey worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 39× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Grookey sells for $47.00 against $1.20 raw: a $45.80 spread, 39× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($22.35) 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)
- $1.20
- PSA 10
- $47.00
- PSA 9
- $22.35
- Gem premium
- 39×
- 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 | $47.00 | +$20.80 | −$4.20 | −$104 |
| PSA 9 | $22.35 | −$3.85 | −$28.85 | −$129 |
| PSA 8 | $13.02 | −$13.18 | −$38.18 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $1.20 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% | $28.51 | −$22.69 |
| 50% | $34.67 | −$16.53 |
| 75% | $40.84 | −$10.36 |
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 | $47.00 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $41.00 | −$6.00 | 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 Grookey — FAQ
Is Grookey worth grading?
A PSA 10 Grookey sells for $47.00 against $1.20 raw: a $45.80 spread, 39× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($22.35) 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 Grookey worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Grookey (SWSH Black Star Promos) sells for about $47.00 versus $1.20 for a raw near-mint copy — a 39× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Grookey?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $47.00, ahead of CGC 10 at $41.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Grookey 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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