Is Archimedes worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Archimedes brings $109 versus $62.81 raw — a $45.88 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($53.84) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $62.81
- PSA 10
- $109
- PSA 9
- $53.84
- Gem premium
- 1.7×
- 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 | $109 | +$20.88 | −$4.12 | −$104 |
| PSA 9 | $53.84 | −$33.97 | −$58.97 | −$159 |
| PSA 8 | $20.53 | −$67.28 | −$92.28 | −$192 |
Net = sale price − $62.81 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% | $67.55 | −$45.26 |
| 50% | $81.27 | −$31.55 |
| 75% | $94.98 | −$17.83 |
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 | $109 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | SGC | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $109 | — | — |
| 9 | $53.84 | $37.00 | $50.00 |
| 8 | $20.53 | — | — |
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Grading Archimedes — FAQ
Is Archimedes worth grading?
A PSA 10 Archimedes brings $109 versus $62.81 raw — a $45.88 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($53.84) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Archimedes worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Archimedes (Shimmering Skies 208/204) sells for about $109 versus $62.81 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.7× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
What centering does Archimedes 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.
Is your Lorcana card centered well enough to grade?
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