Is Slakoth worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Slakoth sells for $200 against $3.43 raw: a $197 spread, 58× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($96.00) 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)
- $3.43
- PSA 10
- $200
- PSA 9
- $96.00
- Gem premium
- 58×
- 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 | $200 | +$172 | +$147 | +$46.57 |
| PSA 9 | $96.00 | +$67.57 | +$42.57 | −$57.43 |
| PSA 8 | $14.00 | −$14.43 | −$39.43 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $3.43 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% | $122 | +$68.57 |
| 50% | $148 | +$94.57 |
| 75% | $174 | +$121 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $200 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $24.00 | −$176 | 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 Slakoth — FAQ
Is Slakoth worth grading?
A PSA 10 Slakoth sells for $200 against $3.43 raw: a $197 spread, 58× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($96.00) 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 Slakoth worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Slakoth (Ruby & Sapphire 45/109) sells for about $200 versus $3.43 for a raw near-mint copy — a 58× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Slakoth?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $200, ahead of CGC 10 at $24.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Slakoth 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.
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