Is Noctowl worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Noctowl sells for $228 against $0.15 raw: a $228 spread, 1522× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($26.92) 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)
- $0.15
- PSA 10
- $228
- PSA 9
- $26.92
- Gem premium
- 1522×
- 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 | $228 | +$203 | +$178 | +$78.14 |
| PSA 9 | $26.92 | +$1.77 | −$23.23 | −$123 |
| PSA 8 | $2.25 | −$22.90 | −$47.90 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $0.15 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% | $77.26 | +$27.11 |
| 50% | $128 | +$77.45 |
| 75% | $178 | +$128 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 12%. 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 | $228 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $138 | −$90.79 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $70.57 | −$158 | 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 | $228 | $7.00 | $138 |
| 9 | $8.00 | $8.51 | — |
| 8 | $2.25 | — | — |
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Grading Noctowl — FAQ
Is Noctowl worth grading?
A PSA 10 Noctowl sells for $228 against $0.15 raw: a $228 spread, 1522× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($26.92) 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 Noctowl worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Noctowl (Stellar Crown 115/142) sells for about $228 versus $0.15 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1522× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Noctowl?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $228, ahead of TAG 10 at $138. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Noctowl 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 Noctowl break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Noctowl breaks even when it gems about 12% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $26.92).
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