Is Rafiki worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
PSA 10 copies of Rafiki sell for $19.52, only $19.45 above the $0.07 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($5.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.07
- PSA 10
- $19.52
- PSA 9
- $5.00
- Gem premium
- 279×
- 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 | $19.52 | −$5.55 | −$30.55 | −$131 |
| PSA 9 | $5.00 | −$20.07 | −$45.07 | −$145 |
| PSA 8 | $3.99 | −$21.08 | −$46.08 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $0.07 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% | $8.63 | −$41.44 |
| 50% | $12.26 | −$37.81 |
| 75% | $15.89 | −$34.18 |
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 | $39.70 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $17.00 | −$22.70 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $10.00 | −$29.70 | 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 Rafiki — FAQ
Is Rafiki worth grading?
PSA 10 copies of Rafiki sell for $19.52, only $19.45 above the $0.07 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($5.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
How much is a PSA 10 Rafiki worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Rafiki (The First Chapter 54/204) sells for about $19.52 versus $0.07 for a raw near-mint copy — a 279× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Rafiki?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $39.70, ahead of SGC 10 at $17.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Rafiki 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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