Is Old Rod worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Old Rod sells for $49.52 against $0.75 raw: a $48.77 spread, 66× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($35.96) 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)
- $0.75
- PSA 10
- $49.52
- PSA 9
- $35.96
- Gem premium
- 66×
- 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 | $49.52 | +$23.77 | −$1.23 | −$101 |
| PSA 9 | $35.96 | +$10.21 | −$14.79 | −$115 |
Net = sale price − $0.75 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% | $39.35 | −$11.40 |
| 50% | $42.74 | −$8.01 |
| 75% | $46.13 | −$4.62 |
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 | $102 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $20.00 | −$82.18 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $15.29 | −$86.89 | 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 | SGC |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $102 | $13.91 | $20.00 |
| 9 | $11.54 | $7.00 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $29.96 | — |
| 8 | — | $5.50 | — |
| 7.5 | — | $6.00 | — |
| 7 | $24.99 | $1.26 | — |
| 6.5 | — | $7.00 | — |
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Grading Old Rod — FAQ
Is Old Rod worth grading?
A PSA 10 Old Rod sells for $49.52 against $0.75 raw: a $48.77 spread, 66× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($35.96) 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 Old Rod worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Old Rod (Neo Revelation 64/64) sells for about $49.52 versus $0.75 for a raw near-mint copy — a 66× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Old Rod?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $102, ahead of SGC 10 at $20.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Old Rod 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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