Is ラルトス worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 ラルトス brings $61.36 versus $24.99 raw — a $36.37 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($24.65) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $24.99
- PSA 10
- $61.36
- PSA 9
- $24.65
- Gem premium
- 2.5×
- 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 | $61.36 | +$11.37 | −$13.63 | −$114 |
| PSA 9 | $24.65 | −$25.34 | −$50.34 | −$150 |
| PSA 8 | $14.00 | −$35.99 | −$60.99 | −$161 |
Net = sale price − $24.99 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% | $33.83 | −$41.16 |
| 50% | $43.00 | −$31.99 |
| 75% | $52.18 | −$22.81 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $61.36 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $18.00 | −$43.36 | 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 | $61.36 | $18.00 |
| 9 | $24.65 | $7.20 |
| 8 | $14.00 | $6.00 |
| 6 | — | $6.00 |
| 5 | $26.00 | — |
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Grading ラルトス — FAQ
Is ラルトス worth grading?
A PSA 10 ラルトス brings $61.36 versus $24.99 raw — a $36.37 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($24.65) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 ラルトス worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 ラルトス (シャイニーコレクション 008/020) sells for about $61.36 versus $24.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.5× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for ラルトス?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $61.36, ahead of CGC 10 at $18.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does ラルトス 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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