Is Alolan Persian worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
PSA 8 copies of Alolan Persian sell for $8.00, only $4.75 above the $3.25 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.25
- PSA 8
- $8.00
- 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 8 | $8.00 | −$20.25 | −$45.25 | −$145 |
| PSA 8 | $8.00 | −$20.25 | −$45.25 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $3.25 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA |
|---|---|
| 8 | $8.00 |
| 7 | $7.50 |
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Grading Alolan Persian — FAQ
Is Alolan Persian worth grading?
PSA 8 copies of Alolan Persian sell for $8.00, only $4.75 above the $3.25 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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