Is Aether Foundation Employee worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Aether Foundation Employee brings $48.43 versus $10.46 raw — a $37.97 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($16.28) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $10.46
- PSA 10
- $48.43
- PSA 9
- $16.28
- Gem premium
- 4.6×
- 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 | $48.43 | +$12.97 | −$12.03 | −$112 |
| PSA 9 | $16.28 | −$19.18 | −$44.18 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $10.46 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% | $24.32 | −$36.14 |
| 50% | $32.36 | −$28.10 |
| 75% | $40.39 | −$20.07 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAG 10 | $49.99 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $48.43 | −$1.56 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $13.90 | −$36.09 | 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 | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $48.43 | $13.90 | — | — | $49.99 |
| 9.5 | — | $8.03 | $8.20 | $10.00 | — |
| 9 | $16.28 | $8.06 | $10.01 | — | — |
| 8.5 | — | $8.10 | — | — | — |
| 8 | — | — | $6.50 | — | — |
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Grading Aether Foundation Employee — FAQ
Is Aether Foundation Employee worth grading?
A PSA 10 Aether Foundation Employee brings $48.43 versus $10.46 raw — a $37.97 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($16.28) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Aether Foundation Employee worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Aether Foundation Employee (Hidden Fates Shiny Vault SV81/SV94) sells for about $48.43 versus $10.46 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.6× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Aether Foundation Employee?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $49.99, ahead of PSA 10 at $48.43. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Aether Foundation Employee need for a TAG 10?
TAG publishes 55/45 front and 72/28 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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