Base Set Charizard #4: PSA 9 vs PSA 10
Should you crack a 9 and resub for a 10? Here's the real math.
PSA 10
$30,100.00
Last sale $30,100.00 on
PSA 9
$3,388.54
Last sale $3,151.00 on
PSA 8
$1,308.10
Last sale $1,365.00 on
The Spread
The PSA 9 to PSA 10 gap on Base Set Charizard is one of the largest in the hobby.
$26,711
Dollar gap, PSA 9 to PSA 10
8.9x
PSA 10 sells for 8.9x 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
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