Is Ariel worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Ariel sells for $31.41 against $0.09 raw: a $31.32 spread, 349× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($116) 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)
- $0.09
- PSA 10
- $31.41
- PSA 9
- $116
- Gem premium
- 349×
- 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 | $31.41 | +$6.32 | −$18.68 | −$119 |
| PSA 9 | $116 | +$90.91 | +$65.91 | −$34.09 |
Net = sale price − $0.09 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% | $94.85 | +$44.76 |
| 50% | $73.70 | +$23.61 |
| 75% | $52.56 | +$2.47 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 78%. 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 | $127 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $57.22 | −$69.60 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $33.00 | −$93.82 | 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 | SGC |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $127 | $38.22 | $33.00 |
| 9 | $18.39 | $305 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $172 | — |
| 7.5 | — | $330 | — |
| 7 | — | $91.00 | — |
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Grading Ariel — FAQ
Is Ariel worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ariel sells for $31.41 against $0.09 raw: a $31.32 spread, 349× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($116) 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 Ariel worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ariel (The First Chapter 1/204) sells for about $31.41 versus $0.09 for a raw near-mint copy — a 349× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ariel?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $127, ahead of CGC 10 at $57.22. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ariel 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 Ariel break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Ariel breaks even when it gems about 78% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $116).
Is your Lorcana card centered well enough to grade?
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