Is Ortega worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Ortega brings $34.30 versus $0.52 raw — a $33.78 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.18) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.52
- PSA 10
- $34.30
- PSA 9
- $14.18
- Gem premium
- 66×
- 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 | $34.30 | +$8.78 | −$16.22 | −$116 |
| PSA 9 | $14.18 | −$11.34 | −$36.34 | −$136 |
| PSA 8 | $10.29 | −$15.23 | −$40.23 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $0.52 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% | $19.21 | −$31.31 |
| 50% | $24.24 | −$26.28 |
| 75% | $29.27 | −$21.25 |
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 | $34.30 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $25.27 | −$9.03 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $15.08 | −$19.22 | 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 Ortega — FAQ
Is Ortega worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ortega brings $34.30 versus $0.52 raw — a $33.78 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.18) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Ortega worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ortega (Prismatic Evolutions 141/131) sells for about $34.30 versus $0.52 for a raw near-mint copy — a 66× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ortega?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $34.30, ahead of TAG 10 at $25.27. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ortega 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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