Is Aron worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 79× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Aron sells for $123 against $1.55 raw: a $121 spread, 79× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($6.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.55
- PSA 10
- $123
- PSA 9
- $6.50
- Gem premium
- 79×
- 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 | $123 | +$95.96 | +$70.96 | −$29.04 |
| PSA 9 | $6.50 | −$20.05 | −$45.05 | −$145 |
| PSA 8 | $39.90 | +$13.35 | −$11.65 | −$112 |
Net = sale price − $1.55 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% | $35.50 | −$16.05 |
| 50% | $64.50 | +$12.95 |
| 75% | $93.51 | +$41.96 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 39%. 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 | $123 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $89.56 | −$32.95 | 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 | $123 | $89.56 |
| 9.5 | — | $3.25 |
| 9 | $76.06 | $49.93 |
| 8.5 | — | $18.00 |
| 8 | $39.90 | $35.00 |
| 7.5 | — | $18.50 |
| 7 | $14.67 | — |
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Grading Aron — FAQ
Is Aron worth grading?
A PSA 10 Aron sells for $123 against $1.55 raw: a $121 spread, 79× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($6.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Aron worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Aron (Sandstorm 56/100) sells for about $123 versus $1.55 for a raw near-mint copy — a 79× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Aron?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $123, ahead of CGC 10 at $89.56. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Aron 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 Aron break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Aron breaks even when it gems about 39% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $6.50).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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