Is オノノクス worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 8 オノノクス brings $39.99 versus $5.93 raw — a $34.06 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($4.25) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $5.93
- PSA 8
- $39.99
- PSA 9
- $4.25
- Gem premium
- 6.7×
- 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 | $39.99 | +$9.06 | −$15.94 | −$116 |
| PSA 9 | $4.25 | −$26.68 | −$51.68 | −$152 |
| PSA 8 | $39.99 | +$9.06 | −$15.94 | −$116 |
Net = sale price − $5.93 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% | $13.19 | −$42.74 |
| 50% | $22.12 | −$33.81 |
| 75% | $31.05 | −$24.88 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $14.00 | best | 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 | — | $14.00 |
| 9.5 | — | $13.20 |
| 9 | $4.25 | — |
| 8 | $39.99 | — |
| 6 | $19.99 | — |
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Grading オノノクス — FAQ
Is オノノクス worth grading?
A PSA 8 オノノクス brings $39.99 versus $5.93 raw — a $34.06 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($4.25) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
What centering does オノノクス need for a CGC 10?
CGC 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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