Is Primordial Spring [Foil] worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Primordial Spring [Foil] brings $89.99 versus $44.99 raw — a $45.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($60.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $44.99
- PSA 10
- $89.99
- PSA 9
- $60.00
- Gem premium
- 2.0×
- As of
- Aug 16, 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 | $89.99 | +$20.00 | −$5.00 | −$105 |
| PSA 9 | $60.00 | −$9.99 | −$34.99 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $44.99 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% | $67.50 | −$27.49 |
| 50% | $75.00 | −$19.99 |
| 75% | $82.49 | −$12.50 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $117 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $89.99 | −$27.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $59.99 | −$57.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $54.00 | −$63.00 | 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 | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $89.99 | $59.99 | $117 | $54.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $66.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $60.00 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Primordial Spring [Foil] — FAQ
Is Primordial Spring [Foil] worth grading?
A PSA 10 Primordial Spring [Foil] brings $89.99 versus $44.99 raw — a $45.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($60.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Primordial Spring [Foil] worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Primordial Spring [Foil] (Sorcery: Contested Realms Alpha) sells for about $89.99 versus $44.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.0× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Primordial Spring [Foil]?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $117, ahead of PSA 10 at $89.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Primordial Spring [Foil] 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.
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