Is Hariyama worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Hariyama sells for $1,058 against $11.66 raw: a $1,046 spread, 91× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.92) 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)
- $11.66
- PSA 10
- $1,058
- PSA 9
- $44.92
- Gem premium
- 91×
- 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 10 | $1,058 | +$1,021 | +$996 | +$896 |
| PSA 9 | $44.92 | +$8.26 | −$16.74 | −$117 |
| PSA 8 | $47.12 | +$10.46 | −$14.54 | −$115 |
Net = sale price − $11.66 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% | $298 | +$237 |
| 50% | $551 | +$490 |
| 75% | $805 | +$743 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 2%. 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 | $1,058 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $43.26 | −$1,015 | 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 | SGC |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $1,058 | $33.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $60.32 | — |
| 9 | $54.44 | $29.99 | $25.00 |
| 8.5 | — | $15.00 | — |
| 8 | $14.95 | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | $29.86 | — |
| 7 | $18.50 | $16.51 | — |
| 6.5 | — | $19.00 | — |
| 6 | $19.42 | $15.23 | — |
| 5.5 | — | $5.00 | — |
| 5 | $20.00 | — | — |
| 4.5 | — | $6.99 | — |
| 4 | $20.50 | — | — |
| 2 | $22.00 | — | — |
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Grading Hariyama — FAQ
Is Hariyama worth grading?
A PSA 10 Hariyama sells for $1,058 against $11.66 raw: a $1,046 spread, 91× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.92) 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 Hariyama worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Hariyama (Ruby & Sapphire 8/109) sells for about $1,058 versus $11.66 for a raw near-mint copy — a 91× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Hariyama?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,058, ahead of CGC 10 at $43.26. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Hariyama 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 Hariyama break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Hariyama breaks even when it gems about 2% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $44.92).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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