Is Thorton worth grading?
Pokémon · Lost Origin · 195/196 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Thorton brings $38.10 versus $1.33 raw — a $36.77 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($13.13) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.33
- PSA 10
- $38.10
- PSA 9
- $13.13
- Gem premium
- 29×
- 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 | $38.10 | +$11.77 | −$13.23 | −$113 |
| PSA 9 | $13.13 | −$13.20 | −$38.20 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $6.97 | −$19.36 | −$44.36 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $1.33 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% | $19.37 | −$31.96 |
| 50% | $25.62 | −$25.71 |
| 75% | $31.86 | −$19.47 |
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 | $38.10 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $11.00 | −$27.10 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $9.42 | −$28.68 | 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 Thorton — FAQ
Is Thorton worth grading?
A PSA 10 Thorton brings $38.10 versus $1.33 raw — a $36.77 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($13.13) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Thorton worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Thorton (Lost Origin 195/196) sells for about $38.10 versus $1.33 for a raw near-mint copy — a 29× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Thorton?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $38.10, ahead of SGC 10 at $11.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Thorton 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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