Is Root Fossil worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Root Fossil sells for $73.06 against $0.34 raw: a $72.72 spread, 215× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($25.50) 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)
- $0.34
- PSA 10
- $73.06
- PSA 9
- $25.50
- Gem premium
- 215×
- 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 | $73.06 | +$47.72 | +$22.72 | −$77.28 |
| PSA 9 | $25.50 | +$0.16 | −$24.84 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $11.00 | −$14.34 | −$39.34 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $0.34 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% | $37.39 | −$12.95 |
| 50% | $49.28 | −$1.06 |
| 75% | $61.17 | +$10.83 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 52%. 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 | $250 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $37.70 | −$212 | 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 | $250 | $37.70 |
| 9 | $37.34 | $2.00 |
| 8.5 | — | $3.75 |
| 8 | $11.00 | $5.49 |
| 7.5 | — | $6.00 |
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Grading Root Fossil — FAQ
Is Root Fossil worth grading?
A PSA 10 Root Fossil sells for $73.06 against $0.34 raw: a $72.72 spread, 215× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($25.50) 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 Root Fossil worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Root Fossil (Legend Maker 80/92) sells for about $73.06 versus $0.34 for a raw near-mint copy — a 215× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Root Fossil?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $250, ahead of CGC 10 at $37.70. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Root Fossil 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 Root Fossil break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Root Fossil breaks even when it gems about 52% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $25.50).
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