Is Gramma Tala worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Gramma Tala brings $124 versus $44.89 raw — a $78.80 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($50.65) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $44.89
- PSA 10
- $124
- PSA 9
- $50.65
- Gem premium
- 2.8×
- As of
- Aug 9, 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 | $124 | +$53.80 | +$28.80 | −$71.20 |
| PSA 9 | $50.65 | −$19.24 | −$44.24 | −$144 |
| PSA 8 | $51.13 | −$18.76 | −$43.76 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $44.89 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% | $68.91 | −$25.98 |
| 50% | $87.17 | −$7.72 |
| 75% | $105 | +$10.54 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 61%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGC 10 | $140 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $124 | −$16.31 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $50.09 | −$89.91 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | SGC | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $124 | $50.09 | $140 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | $72.00 | — |
| 9 | $50.65 | — | $41.00 | $50.00 |
| 8 | $51.13 | — | — | — |
| 7 | $29.88 | — | — | — |
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Grading Gramma Tala — FAQ
Is Gramma Tala worth grading?
A PSA 10 Gramma Tala brings $124 versus $44.89 raw — a $78.80 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($50.65) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Gramma Tala worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Gramma Tala (Into the Inklands 217/204) sells for about $124 versus $44.89 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.8× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Gramma Tala?
By resale value, SGC 10 leads at $140, ahead of PSA 10 at $124. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Gramma Tala need for a SGC 10?
SGC 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 Gramma Tala break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Gramma Tala breaks even when it gems about 61% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $50.65).
Is your Lorcana card centered well enough to grade?
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