Is Adaman worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Adaman brings $33.97 versus $4.00 raw — a $29.97 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($6.26) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $4.00
- PSA 10
- $33.97
- PSA 9
- $6.26
- Gem premium
- 8.5×
- 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 | $33.97 | +$4.97 | −$20.03 | −$120 |
| PSA 9 | $6.26 | −$22.74 | −$47.74 | −$148 |
| PSA 8 | $10.97 | −$18.03 | −$43.03 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $4.00 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% | $13.19 | −$40.81 |
| 50% | $20.11 | −$33.89 |
| 75% | $27.04 | −$26.96 |
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 | $33.97 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $30.03 | −$3.94 | 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 | BGS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $33.97 | $30.03 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $17.94 | — |
| 9 | $6.26 | — | — |
| 8.5 | — | — | $7.00 |
| 8 | $10.97 | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | $4.00 | — |
| 7 | $3.91 | — | — |
| 6 | $1,750 | — | — |
| 4 | $10.00 | — | — |
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Grading Adaman — FAQ
Is Adaman worth grading?
A PSA 10 Adaman brings $33.97 versus $4.00 raw — a $29.97 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($6.26) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Adaman worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Adaman (Astral Radiance 181/189) sells for about $33.97 versus $4.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.5× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Adaman?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $33.97, ahead of CGC 10 at $30.03. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Adaman 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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