Is Falinks worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 44× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Falinks sells for $195 against $4.47 raw: a $190 spread, 44× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.91) 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)
- $4.47
- PSA 10
- $195
- PSA 9
- $16.91
- Gem premium
- 44×
- 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 | $195 | +$165 | +$140 | +$40.27 |
| PSA 9 | $16.91 | −$12.56 | −$37.56 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $12.02 | −$17.45 | −$42.45 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $4.47 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% | $61.37 | +$6.90 |
| 50% | $106 | +$51.36 |
| 75% | $150 | +$95.81 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 21%. 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 | $195 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $12.43 | −$182 | 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 Falinks — FAQ
Is Falinks worth grading?
A PSA 10 Falinks sells for $195 against $4.47 raw: a $190 spread, 44× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.91) 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 Falinks worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Falinks (Astral Radiance Trainer Gallery TG07/TG30) sells for about $195 versus $4.47 for a raw near-mint copy — a 44× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Falinks?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $195, ahead of CGC 10 at $12.43. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Falinks 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 Falinks break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Falinks breaks even when it gems about 21% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $16.91).
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