Is Ace Trainer worth grading?
Pokémon · Ancient Origins · 69/98 · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 625× premium in PSA 7
A PSA 7 Ace Trainer sells for $50.00 against $0.08 raw: a $49.92 spread, 625× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($22.49) 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)
- $0.08
- PSA 7
- $50.00
- PSA 9
- $22.49
- Gem premium
- 625×
- 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 7 | $50.00 | +$24.92 | −$0.08 | −$100 |
| PSA 9 | $22.49 | −$2.59 | −$27.59 | −$128 |
| PSA 8 | $6.00 | −$19.08 | −$44.08 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $0.08 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% | $29.37 | −$20.71 |
| 50% | $36.24 | −$13.84 |
| 75% | $43.12 | −$6.96 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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Grading Ace Trainer — FAQ
Is Ace Trainer worth grading?
A PSA 7 Ace Trainer sells for $50.00 against $0.08 raw: a $49.92 spread, 625× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($22.49) 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.
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