Is Persian worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 4.3× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Persian sells for $326 against $75.62 raw: a $250 spread, 4.3× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($77.88) 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)
- $75.62
- PSA 10
- $326
- PSA 9
- $77.88
- Gem premium
- 4.3×
- As of
- Oct 4, 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 | $326 | +$225 | +$200 | +$99.97 |
| PSA 9 | $77.88 | −$22.74 | −$47.74 | −$148 |
| PSA 8 | $68.06 | −$32.56 | −$57.56 | −$158 |
Net = sale price − $75.62 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% | $140 | +$14.19 |
| 50% | $202 | +$76.11 |
| 75% | $264 | +$138 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 19%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $567 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $326 | −$241 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $299 | −$268 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| SGC 10 | $91.61 | −$475 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $90.90 | −$476 | 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.
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Grading Persian — FAQ
Is Persian worth grading?
A PSA 10 Persian sells for $326 against $75.62 raw: a $250 spread, 4.3× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($77.88) 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 Persian worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Persian (Shrouded Fable 078/064) sells for about $326 versus $75.62 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.3× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Persian?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $567, ahead of PSA 10 at $326. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Persian need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 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 Persian break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Persian breaks even when it gems about 19% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $77.88).
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