Is ポニータ worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 ポニータ sells for $32.97 against $4.00 raw: a $28.97 spread, 8.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($70.00) 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)
- $4.00
- PSA 10
- $32.97
- PSA 9
- $70.00
- Gem premium
- 8.2×
- 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 | $32.97 | +$3.97 | −$21.03 | −$121 |
| PSA 9 | $70.00 | +$41.00 | +$16.00 | −$84.00 |
| PSA 8 | $81.00 | +$52.00 | +$27.00 | −$73.00 |
Net = sale price − $4.00 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% | $60.74 | +$6.74 |
| 50% | $51.48 | −$2.52 |
| 75% | $42.23 | −$11.77 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 43%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $224 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $60.00 | −$164 | 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 | $224 | $60.00 |
| 9 | $70.00 | — |
| 8 | $81.00 | — |
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Grading ポニータ — FAQ
Is ポニータ worth grading?
A PSA 10 ポニータ sells for $32.97 against $4.00 raw: a $28.97 spread, 8.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($70.00) 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 ポニータ worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 ポニータ (アルセウス光臨 018/090) sells for about $32.97 versus $4.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.2× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for ポニータ?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $224, ahead of CGC 10 at $60.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does ポニータ 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.
What gem rate makes grading ポニータ break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting ポニータ breaks even when it gems about 43% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $70.00).
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