Is Steven worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Steven sells for $415 against $39.41 raw: a $376 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($81.82) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $39.41
- PSA 10
- $415
- PSA 9
- $81.82
- Gem premium
- 11×
- 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 | $415 | +$351 | +$326 | +$226 |
| PSA 9 | $81.82 | +$17.41 | −$7.59 | −$108 |
| PSA 8 | $17.85 | −$46.56 | −$71.56 | −$172 |
Net = sale price − $39.41 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% | $165 | +$75.69 |
| 50% | $248 | +$159 |
| 75% | $332 | +$242 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 2%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $415 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $70.00 | −$345 | 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 | SGC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $415 | $70.00 | — | — |
| 9 | $81.82 | $39.99 | — | — |
| 8.5 | — | $14.00 | — | $11.00 |
| 8 | $17.85 | $48.00 | $62.98 | — |
| 7.5 | — | $39.85 | — | — |
| 7 | $17.63 | — | — | — |
| 6 | $20.03 | — | — | — |
| 5 | $12.42 | — | — | — |
| 4.5 | — | $8.00 | — | — |
| 4 | $29.99 | — | — | — |
| 1 | $45.00 | — | — | — |
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Grading Steven — FAQ
Is Steven worth grading?
A PSA 10 Steven sells for $415 against $39.41 raw: a $376 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($81.82) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Steven worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Steven (Ancient Origins 95/98) sells for about $415 versus $39.41 for a raw near-mint copy — a 11× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Steven?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $415, ahead of CGC 10 at $70.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Steven 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.
What gem rate makes grading Steven break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Steven breaks even when it gems about 2% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $81.82).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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