Is Gaston worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 3.2× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Gaston sells for $115 against $36.08 raw: a $78.88 spread, 3.2× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($45.15) 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)
- $36.08
- PSA 10
- $115
- PSA 9
- $45.15
- Gem premium
- 3.2×
- 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 | $115 | +$53.88 | +$28.88 | −$71.12 |
| PSA 9 | $45.15 | −$15.93 | −$40.93 | −$141 |
| PSA 8 | $15.00 | −$46.08 | −$71.08 | −$171 |
Net = sale price − $36.08 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% | $62.60 | −$23.48 |
| 50% | $80.05 | −$6.03 |
| 75% | $97.51 | +$11.43 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 59%. 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 | $115 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $36.00 | −$78.96 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $115 | $36.00 |
| 9.5 | — | $29.99 |
| 9 | $45.15 | $1.25 |
| 8 | $15.00 | — |
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Grading Gaston — FAQ
Is Gaston worth grading?
A PSA 10 Gaston sells for $115 against $36.08 raw: a $78.88 spread, 3.2× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($45.15) 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 Gaston worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Gaston (Promo Expansion 1 24/P1) sells for about $115 versus $36.08 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.2× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Gaston?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $115, ahead of CGC 10 at $36.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Gaston 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 Gaston break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Gaston breaks even when it gems about 59% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $45.15).
Is your Lorcana card centered well enough to grade?
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