Is Lilo worth grading?
Disney Lorcana · The First Chapter · 184/204 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Lilo brings $37.26 versus $0.10 raw — a $37.16 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($19.80) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.10
- PSA 10
- $37.26
- PSA 9
- $19.80
- Gem premium
- 373×
- 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 | $37.26 | +$12.16 | −$12.84 | −$113 |
| PSA 9 | $19.80 | −$5.30 | −$30.30 | −$130 |
| PSA 8 | $6.00 | −$19.10 | −$44.10 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $0.10 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% | $24.16 | −$25.94 |
| 50% | $28.53 | −$21.57 |
| 75% | $32.90 | −$17.20 |
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 | $21.50 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $5.01 | −$16.49 | 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.
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Grading Lilo — FAQ
Is Lilo worth grading?
A PSA 10 Lilo brings $37.26 versus $0.10 raw — a $37.16 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($19.80) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Lilo worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Lilo (The First Chapter 184/204) sells for about $37.26 versus $0.10 for a raw near-mint copy — a 373× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lilo?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $21.50, ahead of CGC 10 at $5.01. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Lilo 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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