Is Sandslash δ worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Sandslash δ sells for $1,592 against $8.67 raw: a $1,584 spread, 184× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($178) 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)
- $8.67
- PSA 10
- $1,592
- PSA 9
- $178
- Gem premium
- 184×
- 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 | $1,592 | +$1,559 | +$1,534 | +$1,434 |
| PSA 9 | $178 | +$144 | +$119 | +$19.12 |
| PSA 8 | $68.22 | +$34.55 | +$9.55 | −$90.45 |
Net = sale price − $8.67 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% | $531 | +$473 |
| 50% | $885 | +$826 |
| 75% | $1,239 | +$1,180 |
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 | $1,592 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $168 | −$1,424 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $1,592 | $168 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $27.60 | — |
| 9 | $178 | $44.95 | $92.00 |
| 8.5 | — | $50.00 | — |
| 8 | $68.22 | $17.00 | — |
| 7 | $100 | — | — |
| 6 | $25.97 | $39.99 | — |
| 5.5 | — | $5.00 | — |
| 1 | $41.00 | — | — |
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Grading Sandslash δ — FAQ
Is Sandslash δ worth grading?
A PSA 10 Sandslash δ sells for $1,592 against $8.67 raw: a $1,584 spread, 184× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($178) 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 Sandslash δ worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Sandslash δ (Delta Species 27/113) sells for about $1,592 versus $8.67 for a raw near-mint copy — a 184× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Sandslash δ?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,592, ahead of CGC 10 at $168. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Sandslash δ 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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