Is Claw Fossil worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 139× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Claw Fossil sells for $50.00 against $0.36 raw: a $49.64 spread, 139× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($12.50) 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)
- $0.36
- PSA 10
- $50.00
- PSA 9
- $12.50
- Gem premium
- 139×
- 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 | $50.00 | +$24.64 | −$0.36 | −$100 |
| PSA 9 | $12.50 | −$12.86 | −$37.86 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $12.50 | −$12.86 | −$37.86 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $0.36 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% | $21.88 | −$28.48 |
| 50% | $31.25 | −$19.11 |
| 75% | $40.63 | −$9.73 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $50.00 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $18.47 | −$31.53 | 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 | $50.00 | $18.47 |
| 9.5 | — | $13.00 |
| 9 | $46.00 | $15.47 |
| 8.5 | — | $15.00 |
| 8 | $10.50 | — |
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Grading Claw Fossil — FAQ
Is Claw Fossil worth grading?
A PSA 10 Claw Fossil sells for $50.00 against $0.36 raw: a $49.64 spread, 139× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($12.50) 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 Claw Fossil worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Claw Fossil (Sandstorm 90/100) sells for about $50.00 versus $0.36 for a raw near-mint copy — a 139× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Claw Fossil?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $50.00, ahead of CGC 10 at $18.47. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Claw 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.
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