Is Aerodactyl VSTAR worth grading?
Pokémon · Lost Origin · 093/196 · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 39× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Aerodactyl VSTAR sells for $50.39 against $1.28 raw: a $49.11 spread, 39× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($14.03) 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)
- $1.28
- PSA 10
- $50.39
- PSA 9
- $14.03
- Gem premium
- 39×
- 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 | $50.39 | +$24.11 | −$0.89 | −$101 |
| PSA 9 | $14.03 | −$12.25 | −$37.25 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $3.63 | −$22.65 | −$47.65 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $1.28 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% | $23.12 | −$28.16 |
| 50% | $32.21 | −$19.07 |
| 75% | $41.30 | −$9.98 |
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 | $50.39 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $17.51 | −$32.88 | 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 Aerodactyl VSTAR — FAQ
Is Aerodactyl VSTAR worth grading?
A PSA 10 Aerodactyl VSTAR sells for $50.39 against $1.28 raw: a $49.11 spread, 39× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($14.03) 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 Aerodactyl VSTAR worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Aerodactyl VSTAR (Lost Origin 093/196) sells for about $50.39 versus $1.28 for a raw near-mint copy — a 39× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Aerodactyl VSTAR?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $50.39, ahead of CGC 10 at $17.51. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Aerodactyl VSTAR 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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