Is Iron Thorns worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 1591× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Iron Thorns sells for $414 against $0.26 raw: a $413 spread, 1591× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.11) 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)
- $0.26
- PSA 10
- $414
- PSA 9
- $16.11
- Gem premium
- 1591×
- 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 | $414 | +$388 | +$363 | +$263 |
| PSA 9 | $16.11 | −$9.15 | −$34.15 | −$134 |
| PSA 8 | $49.00 | +$23.74 | −$1.26 | −$101 |
Net = sale price − $0.26 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% | $115 | +$65.21 |
| 50% | $215 | +$165 |
| 75% | $314 | +$264 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 9%. 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 | $414 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $10.70 | −$403 | 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 | $144 | $10.70 |
| 9.5 | — | $10.00 |
| 9 | $19.06 | $10.38 |
| 8.5 | — | $6.00 |
| 8 | $49.00 | — |
| 7 | $14.00 | — |
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Grading Iron Thorns — FAQ
Is Iron Thorns worth grading?
A PSA 10 Iron Thorns sells for $414 against $0.26 raw: a $413 spread, 1591× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.11) 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 Iron Thorns worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Iron Thorns (Temporal Forces 062/162) sells for about $414 versus $0.26 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1591× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Iron Thorns?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $414, ahead of CGC 10 at $10.70. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Iron Thorns 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 Iron Thorns break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Iron Thorns breaks even when it gems about 9% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $16.11).
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