Is Giovanni's Scheme worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Giovanni's Scheme sells for $392 against $27.36 raw: a $365 spread, 14× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($66.73) 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)
- $27.36
- PSA 10
- $392
- PSA 9
- $66.73
- Gem premium
- 14×
- 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 | $392 | +$340 | +$315 | +$215 |
| PSA 9 | $66.73 | +$14.37 | −$10.63 | −$111 |
| PSA 8 | $27.97 | −$24.39 | −$49.39 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $27.36 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% | $148 | +$70.66 |
| 50% | $229 | +$152 |
| 75% | $311 | +$233 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 3%. 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 | $392 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $96.80 | −$295 | 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 Giovanni's Scheme — FAQ
Is Giovanni's Scheme worth grading?
A PSA 10 Giovanni's Scheme sells for $392 against $27.36 raw: a $365 spread, 14× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($66.73) 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 Giovanni's Scheme worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Giovanni's Scheme (BREAKthrough 162/162) sells for about $392 versus $27.36 for a raw near-mint copy — a 14× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Giovanni's Scheme?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $392, ahead of CGC 10 at $96.80. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Giovanni's Scheme 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 Giovanni's Scheme break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Giovanni's Scheme breaks even when it gems about 3% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $66.73).
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