Is Alolan Persian-GX worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 19× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Alolan Persian-GX sells for $47.11 against $2.53 raw: a $44.58 spread, 19× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.95) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.53
- PSA 10
- $47.11
- PSA 9
- $16.95
- Gem premium
- 19×
- 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 | $47.11 | +$19.58 | −$5.42 | −$105 |
| PSA 9 | $16.95 | −$10.58 | −$35.58 | −$136 |
| PSA 8 | $9.01 | −$18.52 | −$43.52 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $2.53 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% | $24.49 | −$28.04 |
| 50% | $32.03 | −$20.50 |
| 75% | $39.57 | −$12.96 |
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 | $47.11 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $12.03 | −$35.08 | 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 | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $47.11 | $12.03 | $40.38 |
| 9.5 | — | $17.00 | — |
| 9 | $16.95 | $5.00 | — |
| 8 | $9.01 | — | — |
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Grading Alolan Persian-GX — FAQ
Is Alolan Persian-GX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Alolan Persian-GX sells for $47.11 against $2.53 raw: a $44.58 spread, 19× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.95) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Alolan Persian-GX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Alolan Persian-GX (Cosmic Eclipse 129/236) sells for about $47.11 versus $2.53 for a raw near-mint copy — a 19× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Alolan Persian-GX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $47.11, ahead of CGC 10 at $12.03. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Alolan Persian-GX 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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