Is Tinker Bell worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Tinker Bell sells for $108 against $5.00 raw: a $103 spread, 22× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($33.06) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $5.00
- PSA 10
- $108
- PSA 9
- $33.06
- Gem premium
- 22×
- 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 | $108 | +$77.98 | +$52.98 | −$47.02 |
| PSA 9 | $33.06 | +$3.06 | −$21.94 | −$122 |
| PSA 8 | $8.50 | −$21.50 | −$46.50 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $5.00 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% | $51.79 | −$3.21 |
| 50% | $70.52 | +$15.52 |
| 75% | $89.25 | +$34.25 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 29%. 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 | $108 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $59.99 | −$47.99 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $38.24 | −$69.74 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $108 | $59.99 | $38.24 | $114 |
| 9.5 | — | — | $48.00 | — |
| 9 | $33.06 | $19.99 | — | $26.50 |
| 8 | $8.50 | — | — | — |
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Grading Tinker Bell — FAQ
Is Tinker Bell worth grading?
A PSA 10 Tinker Bell sells for $108 against $5.00 raw: a $103 spread, 22× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($33.06) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Tinker Bell worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Tinker Bell (Promo Expansion 3 11/P3) sells for about $108 versus $5.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 22× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Tinker Bell?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $108, ahead of CGC 10 at $59.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Tinker Bell 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 Tinker Bell break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Tinker Bell breaks even when it gems about 29% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $33.06).
Is your Lorcana card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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