Is Elesa worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A CGC 9 Elesa brings $30.00 versus $2.23 raw — a $27.77 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($25.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.23
- CGC 9
- $30.00
- PSA 9
- $25.00
- Gem premium
- 13×
- 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 9 | $30.00 | +$2.77 | −$22.23 | −$122 |
| PSA 9 | $25.00 | −$2.23 | −$27.23 | −$127 |
| PSA 8 | $19.79 | −$7.44 | −$32.44 | −$132 |
Net = sale price − $2.23 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% | $26.25 | −$25.98 |
| 50% | $27.50 | −$24.73 |
| 75% | $28.75 | −$23.48 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | $25.00 | $30.00 |
| 8.5 | — | $6.00 |
| 8 | $19.79 | — |
| 7 | $6.50 | — |
| 6 | $10.00 | — |
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Grading Elesa — FAQ
Is Elesa worth grading?
A CGC 9 Elesa brings $30.00 versus $2.23 raw — a $27.77 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($25.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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