Is Charon's Choice worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Charon's Choice sells for $1,588 against $10.48 raw: a $1,578 spread, 152× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($74.05) 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)
- $10.48
- PSA 10
- $1,588
- PSA 9
- $74.05
- Gem premium
- 152×
- 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 | $1,588 | +$1,553 | +$1,528 | +$1,428 |
| PSA 9 | $74.05 | +$38.57 | +$13.57 | −$86.43 |
| PSA 8 | $19.94 | −$15.54 | −$40.54 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $10.48 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% | $453 | +$392 |
| 50% | $831 | +$771 |
| 75% | $1,210 | +$1,149 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $1,588 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $50.00 | −$1,538 | 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 | $1,588 | $50.00 |
| 9 | $74.05 | $39.99 |
| 8 | $19.94 | $8.50 |
| 7.5 | — | $20.00 |
| 7 | $19.28 | — |
| 4.5 | — | $5.00 |
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Grading Charon's Choice — FAQ
Is Charon's Choice worth grading?
A PSA 10 Charon's Choice sells for $1,588 against $10.48 raw: a $1,578 spread, 152× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($74.05) 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 Charon's Choice worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Charon's Choice (Rising Rivals RT6) sells for about $1,588 versus $10.48 for a raw near-mint copy — a 152× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Charon's Choice?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,588, ahead of CGC 10 at $50.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Charon's Choice 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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