Is Arlong worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 377× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Arlong sells for $48.97 against $0.13 raw: a $48.84 spread, 377× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($9.62) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.13
- PSA 10
- $48.97
- PSA 9
- $9.62
- Gem premium
- 377×
- 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 | $48.97 | +$23.84 | −$1.16 | −$101 |
| PSA 9 | $9.62 | −$15.51 | −$40.51 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $0.13 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% | $19.46 | −$30.67 |
| 50% | $29.29 | −$20.84 |
| 75% | $39.13 | −$11.00 |
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 | $48.97 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $39.01 | −$9.96 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
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 Arlong — FAQ
Is Arlong worth grading?
A PSA 10 Arlong sells for $48.97 against $0.13 raw: a $48.84 spread, 377× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($9.62) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Arlong worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Arlong (The Azure Sea's Seven OP14-042) sells for about $48.97 versus $0.13 for a raw near-mint copy — a 377× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Arlong?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $48.97, ahead of BGS 10 at $39.01. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Arlong 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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