Is Aerodactyl GL worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 8 Aerodactyl GL sells for $55.85 against $0.64 raw: a $55.21 spread, 87× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($31.00) 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)
- $0.64
- PSA 8
- $55.85
- PSA 9
- $31.00
- Gem premium
- 87×
- 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 8 | $55.85 | +$30.21 | +$5.21 | −$94.79 |
| PSA 9 | $31.00 | +$5.36 | −$19.64 | −$120 |
| PSA 8 | $55.85 | +$30.21 | +$5.21 | −$94.79 |
Net = sale price − $0.64 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% | $37.21 | −$13.43 |
| 50% | $43.42 | −$7.22 |
| 75% | $49.64 | −$1.00 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 79%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC |
|---|---|---|
| 9.5 | — | $34.00 |
| 9 | $31.00 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $20.00 |
| 8 | $55.85 | — |
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Grading Aerodactyl GL — FAQ
Is Aerodactyl GL worth grading?
A PSA 8 Aerodactyl GL sells for $55.85 against $0.64 raw: a $55.21 spread, 87× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($31.00) 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.
What gem rate makes grading Aerodactyl GL break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Aerodactyl GL breaks even when it gems about 79% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $31.00).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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