Is Ampharos worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A CGC 10 Ampharos brings $30.00 versus $0.24 raw — a $29.76 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($17.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.24
- CGC 10
- $30.00
- PSA 9
- $17.50
- Gem premium
- 125×
- 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 — CGC 10 | $30.00 | +$4.76 | −$20.24 | −$120 |
| PSA 9 | $17.50 | −$7.74 | −$32.74 | −$133 |
| PSA 8 | $6.00 | −$19.24 | −$44.24 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $0.24 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% | $20.63 | −$29.61 |
| 50% | $23.75 | −$26.49 |
| 75% | $26.88 | −$23.36 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $30.00 | best | 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 Ampharos — FAQ
Is Ampharos worth grading?
A CGC 10 Ampharos brings $30.00 versus $0.24 raw — a $29.76 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($17.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
What centering does Ampharos need for a CGC 10?
CGC 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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