Is Steven worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Steven sells for $399 against $40.14 raw: a $359 spread, 9.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($68.25) 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)
- $40.14
- PSA 10
- $399
- PSA 9
- $68.25
- Gem premium
- 9.9×
- As of
- Sep 8, 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 | $399 | +$334 | +$309 | +$209 |
| PSA 9 | $68.25 | +$3.11 | −$21.89 | −$122 |
| PSA 8 | $53.80 | −$11.34 | −$36.34 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $40.14 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% | $151 | +$60.77 |
| 50% | $234 | +$143 |
| 75% | $316 | +$226 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 7%. 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 | $399 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $70.00 | −$329 | 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 Steven — FAQ
Is Steven worth grading?
A PSA 10 Steven sells for $399 against $40.14 raw: a $359 spread, 9.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($68.25) 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 $399 versus $40.14 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.9× premium as of Sep 8, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Steven?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $399, 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 7% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $68.25).
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