Is Persian worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Persian sells for $35.00 against $0.05 raw: a $34.95 spread, 700× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.00) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.05
- PSA 10
- $35.00
- PSA 9
- $40.00
- Gem premium
- 700×
- 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 | $35.00 | +$9.95 | −$15.05 | −$115 |
| PSA 9 | $40.00 | +$14.95 | −$10.05 | −$110 |
Net = sale price − $0.05 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% | $38.75 | −$11.30 |
| 50% | $37.50 | −$12.55 |
| 75% | $36.25 | −$13.80 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $160 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $35.00 | −$125 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $18.99 | −$141 | 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 | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $26.95 | $18.99 | $160 |
| 9 | $11.01 | — | — |
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Grading Persian — FAQ
Is Persian worth grading?
A PSA 10 Persian sells for $35.00 against $0.05 raw: a $34.95 spread, 700× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.00) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Persian worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Persian (Shrouded Fable 049/064) sells for about $35.00 versus $0.05 for a raw near-mint copy — a 700× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Persian?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $160, ahead of PSA 10 at $35.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Persian 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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