Is Ariel #19 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Ariel #19 sells for $625 against $12.50 raw: a $612 spread, 50× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.00) 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)
- $12.50
- PSA 10
- $625
- PSA 9
- $44.00
- Gem premium
- 50×
- As of
- Oct 4, 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 | $625 | +$587 | +$562 | +$462 |
| PSA 9 | $44.00 | +$6.50 | −$18.50 | −$119 |
| PSA 8 | $40.00 | +$2.50 | −$22.50 | −$123 |
Net = sale price − $12.50 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% | $189 | +$127 |
| 50% | $334 | +$272 |
| 75% | $480 | +$417 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 3%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $812 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $625 | −$187 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $375 | −$437 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $375 | −$437 | 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.
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Grading Ariel #19 — FAQ
Is Ariel #19 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ariel #19 sells for $625 against $12.50 raw: a $612 spread, 50× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.00) 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.
How much is a PSA 10 Ariel #19 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ariel #19 (2023 Topps Chrome Disney 100) sells for about $625 versus $12.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 50× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ariel #19?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $812, ahead of PSA 10 at $625. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ariel #19 need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 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 Ariel #19 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Ariel #19 breaks even when it gems about 3% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $44.00).
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