Is Ariel worth grading?
Disney Lorcana · Fabled · 232/204 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Ariel brings $2,240 versus $772 raw — a $1,467 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($575) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $772
- PSA 10
- $2,240
- PSA 9
- $575
- Gem premium
- 2.9×
- As of
- Oct 28, 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 | $2,240 | +$1,442 | +$1,417 | +$1,317 |
| PSA 9 | $575 | −$222 | −$247 | −$347 |
Net = sale price − $772 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% | $991 | +$169 |
| 50% | $1,408 | +$585 |
| 75% | $1,824 | +$1,001 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 15%. 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 | $2,240 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $1000 | −$1,240 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $391 | −$1,849 | 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 Ariel — FAQ
Is Ariel worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ariel brings $2,240 versus $772 raw — a $1,467 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($575) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Ariel worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ariel (Fabled 232/204) sells for about $2,240 versus $772 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.9× premium as of Oct 28, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ariel?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $2,240, ahead of TAG 10 at $1000. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ariel 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 Ariel break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Ariel breaks even when it gems about 15% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $575).
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