Is Earthen Vessel worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Earthen Vessel sells for $62.52 against $16.41 raw: a $46.11 spread, 3.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($45.58) 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)
- $16.41
- PSA 10
- $62.52
- PSA 9
- $45.58
- Gem premium
- 3.8×
- 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 | $62.52 | +$21.11 | −$3.89 | −$104 |
| PSA 9 | $45.58 | +$4.17 | −$20.83 | −$121 |
| PSA 8 | $43.08 | +$1.67 | −$23.33 | −$123 |
Net = sale price − $16.41 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% | $49.82 | −$16.59 |
| 50% | $54.05 | −$12.36 |
| 75% | $58.28 | −$8.13 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $62.52 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $39.88 | −$22.64 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $35.20 | −$27.32 | 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 Earthen Vessel — FAQ
Is Earthen Vessel worth grading?
A PSA 10 Earthen Vessel sells for $62.52 against $16.41 raw: a $46.11 spread, 3.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($45.58) 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 Earthen Vessel worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Earthen Vessel (Shrouded Fable 096/064) sells for about $62.52 versus $16.41 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.8× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Earthen Vessel?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $62.52, ahead of TAG 10 at $39.88. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Earthen Vessel 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.
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