Is Lumineon worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 9 Lumineon sells for $95.74 against $7.36 raw: a $88.38 spread, 13× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($95.74) 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)
- $7.36
- PSA 9
- $95.74
- PSA 9
- $95.74
- 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 — PSA 9 | $95.74 | +$63.38 | +$38.38 | −$61.62 |
| PSA 9 | $95.74 | +$63.38 | +$38.38 | −$61.62 |
| PSA 8 | $36.31 | +$3.95 | −$21.05 | −$121 |
Net = sale price − $7.36 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% | $95.74 | +$38.38 |
| 50% | $95.74 | +$38.38 |
| 75% | $95.74 | +$38.38 |
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 | $31.00 | 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 Lumineon — FAQ
Is Lumineon worth grading?
A PSA 9 Lumineon sells for $95.74 against $7.36 raw: a $88.38 spread, 13× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($95.74) 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.
What centering does Lumineon 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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