Is Flame Emperor worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Flame Emperor brings $40.00 versus $0.26 raw — a $39.74 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.26
- PSA 10
- $40.00
- PSA 9
- $14.50
- Gem premium
- 154×
- As of
- Sep 27, 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 | $40.00 | +$14.74 | −$10.26 | −$110 |
| PSA 9 | $14.50 | −$10.76 | −$35.76 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $0.26 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% | $20.88 | −$29.39 |
| 50% | $27.25 | −$23.01 |
| 75% | $33.63 | −$16.63 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $40.00 | best | 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 Flame Emperor — FAQ
Is Flame Emperor worth grading?
A PSA 10 Flame Emperor brings $40.00 versus $0.26 raw — a $39.74 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Flame Emperor worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Flame Emperor (Pillars of Strength OP03-016) sells for about $40.00 versus $0.26 for a raw near-mint copy — a 154× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
What centering does Flame Emperor 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.
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