Is Archimedes worth grading?
Disney Lorcana · Shimmering Skies · 47/204 · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 5238× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Archimedes sells for $262 against $0.05 raw: a $262 spread, 5238× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.05
- PSA 10
- $262
- Gem premium
- 5238×
- 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 | $262 | +$237 | +$212 | +$112 |
Net = sale price − $0.05 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $262 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $195 | −$66.89 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
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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Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | TAG |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $262 | $195 |
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Grading Archimedes — FAQ
Is Archimedes worth grading?
A PSA 10 Archimedes sells for $262 against $0.05 raw: a $262 spread, 5238× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Archimedes worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Archimedes (Shimmering Skies 47/204) sells for about $262 versus $0.05 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5238× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Archimedes?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $262, ahead of TAG 10 at $195. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
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.
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