Is Aerodactyl worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
PSA 8 copies of Aerodactyl sell for $28.00, only $24.51 above the $3.49 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.49
- PSA 8
- $28.00
- Gem premium
- 8.0×
- As of
- Aug 10, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — PSA 8 | $28.00 | −$0.49 | −$25.49 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $19.52 | −$8.97 | −$33.97 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $3.49 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA |
|---|---|
| 8 | $28.00 |
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Grading Aerodactyl — FAQ
Is Aerodactyl worth grading?
PSA 8 copies of Aerodactyl sell for $28.00, only $24.51 above the $3.49 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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