Is Opal worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Opal brings $40.79 versus $2.73 raw — a $38.06 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($10.57) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.73
- PSA 10
- $40.79
- PSA 9
- $10.57
- Gem premium
- 15×
- 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 | $40.79 | +$13.06 | −$11.94 | −$112 |
| PSA 9 | $10.57 | −$17.16 | −$42.16 | −$142 |
| PSA 8 | $9.44 | −$18.29 | −$43.29 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $2.73 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% | $18.13 | −$34.61 |
| 50% | $25.68 | −$27.05 |
| 75% | $33.23 | −$19.50 |
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 | $40.79 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $12.00 | −$28.79 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $8.56 | −$32.23 | 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 Opal — FAQ
Is Opal worth grading?
A PSA 10 Opal brings $40.79 versus $2.73 raw — a $38.06 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($10.57) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Opal worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Opal (Lost Origin Trainer Gallery TG28/TG30) sells for about $40.79 versus $2.73 for a raw near-mint copy — a 15× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Opal?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $40.79, ahead of SGC 10 at $12.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Opal 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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