Is Persian worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Persian sells for $1,395 against $3.39 raw: a $1,392 spread, 412× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($38.64) 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)
- $3.39
- PSA 10
- $1,395
- PSA 9
- $38.64
- Gem premium
- 412×
- 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 | $1,395 | +$1,367 | +$1,342 | +$1,242 |
| PSA 9 | $38.64 | +$10.25 | −$14.75 | −$115 |
| PSA 8 | $8.00 | −$20.39 | −$45.39 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $3.39 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% | $378 | +$324 |
| 50% | $717 | +$663 |
| 75% | $1,056 | +$1,003 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 1%. 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 | $1,395 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $192 | −$1,203 | 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 | $1,395 | $192 |
| 9 | $295 | $90.73 |
| 8.5 | — | $12.00 |
| 8 | $76.45 | $21.00 |
| 4 | $69.99 | — |
| 3 | $17.50 | — |
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Grading Persian — FAQ
Is Persian worth grading?
A PSA 10 Persian sells for $1,395 against $3.39 raw: a $1,392 spread, 412× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($38.64) 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 Persian worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Persian (FireRed & LeafGreen 44/112) sells for about $1,395 versus $3.39 for a raw near-mint copy — a 412× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Persian?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,395, ahead of CGC 10 at $192. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Persian 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 Persian break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Persian breaks even when it gems about 1% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $38.64).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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