Is Girafarig worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Girafarig sells for $200 against $2.93 raw: a $197 spread, 68× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($34.95) 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)
- $2.93
- PSA 10
- $200
- PSA 9
- $34.95
- Gem premium
- 68×
- As of
- Aug 27, 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 | $200 | +$172 | +$147 | +$47.07 |
| PSA 9 | $34.95 | +$7.02 | −$17.98 | −$118 |
| PSA 8 | $49.99 | +$22.06 | −$2.94 | −$103 |
Net = sale price − $2.93 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% | $76.21 | +$23.28 |
| 50% | $117 | +$64.54 |
| 75% | $159 | +$106 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 11%. 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 | $1,190 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $125 | −$1,065 | 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 Girafarig — FAQ
Is Girafarig worth grading?
A PSA 10 Girafarig sells for $200 against $2.93 raw: a $197 spread, 68× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($34.95) 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 Girafarig worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Girafarig (Legend Maker 16/92) sells for about $200 versus $2.93 for a raw near-mint copy — a 68× premium as of Aug 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Girafarig?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,190, ahead of CGC 10 at $125. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Girafarig 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 Girafarig break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Girafarig breaks even when it gems about 11% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $34.95).
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