Base Set 2 Seel #61: PSA 9 vs PSA 10
Base Set 2 Seel #61 shows a modest premium between PSA 9 and PSA 10: a $11 dollar gap, with the gem mint multiplier at 1.6x. Based on the last tracked PSA 10 sale of $29.73 on Mar 9, 2025, the math leans toward holding the 9: expected value turns negative at conservative upgrade probabilities once the resub fee is in.
PSA 10
$29.73
Last sale $29.73 on
PSA 9
$18.50
Last sale $18.50 on
PSA 8
$10.94
Last sale $10.94 on
The Spread
The PSA 9 to PSA 10 spread on Seel #61 Base Set 2.
$11
Dollar gap, PSA 9 to PSA 10
1.6x
PSA 10 sells for 1.6x a PSA 9
Three-Outcome EV Calculator
15%
70%
15%
Defaults are conservative starting points. Adjust based on the specific slab. A borderline 9 with strong centering plays differently than a 9 with edge wear.
PSA 10 outcome (sale price minus resub minus acquisition)
$0
PSA 9 outcome (regrade, no upgrade)
$0
PSA 8 outcome (downgrade, slower sell, tied capital)
$0
Expected Value
$0
Math favors holding the 9
Where this card lands in the broader Base Set 2 picture: a non-holo with a $11 gap between PSA 9 and PSA 10. The PSA 9 to PSA 10 jump on WOTC-era cards reflects population scarcity at the top grade, not raw print run.
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