Is Sonia worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Sonia brings $43.71 versus $14.58 raw — a $29.13 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($22.88) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $14.58
- PSA 10
- $43.71
- PSA 9
- $22.88
- Gem premium
- 3.0×
- 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 | $43.71 | +$4.13 | −$20.87 | −$121 |
| PSA 9 | $22.88 | −$16.70 | −$41.70 | −$142 |
| PSA 8 | $11.00 | −$28.58 | −$53.58 | −$154 |
Net = sale price − $14.58 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% | $28.09 | −$36.49 |
| 50% | $33.30 | −$31.28 |
| 75% | $38.50 | −$26.08 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAG 10 | $100 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| BGS 10 | $48.00 | −$52.00 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $43.71 | −$56.29 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $40.00 | −$60.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $43.71 | $40.00 | $48.00 | $100 |
| 9.5 | — | — | $35.21 | — |
| 9 | $22.88 | $26.20 | — | — |
| 8 | $11.00 | — | — | — |
| 5 | $14.00 | — | — | — |
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Grading Sonia — FAQ
Is Sonia worth grading?
A PSA 10 Sonia brings $43.71 versus $14.58 raw — a $29.13 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($22.88) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Sonia worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Sonia (Rebel Clash 203/192) sells for about $43.71 versus $14.58 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.0× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Sonia?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $100, ahead of BGS 10 at $48.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Sonia need for a TAG 10?
TAG publishes 55/45 front and 72/28 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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