Is Cranidos worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
CGC 9.5 copies of Cranidos sell for $15.00, only $13.83 above the $1.17 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.17
- CGC 9.5
- $15.00
- Gem premium
- 13×
- 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 — CGC 9.5 | $15.00 | −$11.17 | −$36.17 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $1.17 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9.5 | — | $15.00 | — |
| 9 | — | $8.56 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $9.00 | — |
| 8 | — | $7.72 | $5.00 |
| 7 | $3.25 | — | — |
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Grading Cranidos — FAQ
Is Cranidos worth grading?
CGC 9.5 copies of Cranidos sell for $15.00, only $13.83 above the $1.17 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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