Is Root Fossil worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Root Fossil sells for $58.71 against $0.37 raw: a $58.34 spread, 159× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($85.00) 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)
- $0.37
- PSA 10
- $58.71
- PSA 9
- $85.00
- Gem premium
- 159×
- 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 | $58.71 | +$33.34 | +$8.34 | −$91.66 |
| PSA 9 | $85.00 | +$59.63 | +$34.63 | −$65.37 |
| PSA 8 | $12.50 | −$12.87 | −$37.87 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $0.37 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% | $78.43 | +$28.06 |
| 50% | $71.86 | +$21.48 |
| 75% | $65.28 | +$14.91 |
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 | $231 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $49.99 | −$181 | 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 | $231 | $49.99 |
| 9.5 | — | $20.00 |
| 9 | $85.00 | $4.00 |
| 8.5 | — | $4.00 |
| 8 | $12.50 | $3.00 |
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Grading Root Fossil — FAQ
Is Root Fossil worth grading?
A PSA 10 Root Fossil sells for $58.71 against $0.37 raw: a $58.34 spread, 159× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($85.00) 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 (Sandstorm 92/100) sells for about $58.71 versus $0.37 for a raw near-mint copy — a 159× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Root Fossil?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $231, ahead of CGC 10 at $49.99. 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.
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