Is Allister worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 9.4× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Allister sells for $65.34 against $6.93 raw: a $58.41 spread, 9.4× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($13.37) 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)
- $6.93
- PSA 10
- $65.34
- PSA 9
- $13.37
- Gem premium
- 9.4×
- 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 | $65.34 | +$33.41 | +$8.41 | −$91.59 |
| PSA 9 | $13.37 | −$18.56 | −$43.56 | −$144 |
| PSA 8 | $22.89 | −$9.04 | −$34.04 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $6.93 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% | $26.36 | −$30.57 |
| 50% | $39.36 | −$17.57 |
| 75% | $52.35 | −$4.58 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 84%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $73.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $65.34 | −$7.66 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $20.47 | −$52.53 | 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 Allister — FAQ
Is Allister worth grading?
A PSA 10 Allister sells for $65.34 against $6.93 raw: a $58.41 spread, 9.4× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($13.37) 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 Allister worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Allister (Astral Radiance Trainer Gallery TG24/TG30) sells for about $65.34 versus $6.93 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.4× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Allister?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $73.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $65.34. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Allister need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 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 Allister break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Allister breaks even when it gems about 84% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $13.37).
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