Is Ariel's Grotto worth grading?
Disney Lorcana · Ursula's Return · 169/204 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Ariel's Grotto sells for $124 against $0.14 raw: a $124 spread, 889× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($35.00) 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)
- $0.14
- PSA 10
- $124
- PSA 9
- $35.00
- Gem premium
- 889×
- 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 | $124 | +$99.28 | +$74.28 | −$25.72 |
| PSA 9 | $35.00 | +$9.86 | −$15.14 | −$115 |
| PSA 8 | $30.00 | +$4.86 | −$20.14 | −$120 |
Net = sale price − $0.14 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% | $57.36 | +$7.22 |
| 50% | $79.71 | +$29.57 |
| 75% | $102 | +$51.92 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 17%. 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 | $124 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $39.95 | −$84.47 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $121 | $39.95 |
| 9 | $35.00 | — |
| 8 | $30.00 | — |
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Grading Ariel's Grotto — FAQ
Is Ariel's Grotto worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ariel's Grotto sells for $124 against $0.14 raw: a $124 spread, 889× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($35.00) 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's Grotto worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ariel's Grotto (Ursula's Return 169/204) sells for about $124 versus $0.14 for a raw near-mint copy — a 889× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ariel's Grotto?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $124, ahead of CGC 10 at $39.95. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ariel's Grotto 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's Grotto break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Ariel's Grotto breaks even when it gems about 17% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $35.00).
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