Is Shelgon δ worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Shelgon δ sells for $216 against $1.45 raw: a $215 spread, 149× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($45.58) 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)
- $1.45
- PSA 10
- $216
- PSA 9
- $45.58
- Gem premium
- 149×
- 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 | $216 | +$190 | +$165 | +$64.88 |
| PSA 9 | $45.58 | +$19.13 | −$5.87 | −$106 |
| PSA 8 | $45.49 | +$19.04 | −$5.96 | −$106 |
Net = sale price − $1.45 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% | $88.27 | +$36.82 |
| 50% | $131 | +$79.51 |
| 75% | $174 | +$122 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 3%. 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 | $216 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $99.99 | −$116 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $216 | $99.99 |
| 9.5 | — | $36.00 |
| 9 | $45.58 | $39.88 |
| 8.5 | $25.00 | $29.99 |
| 8 | $45.49 | $50.00 |
| 7 | $11.97 | — |
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Grading Shelgon δ — FAQ
Is Shelgon δ worth grading?
A PSA 10 Shelgon δ sells for $216 against $1.45 raw: a $215 spread, 149× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($45.58) 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 Shelgon δ worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Shelgon δ (Delta Species 53/113) sells for about $216 versus $1.45 for a raw near-mint copy — a 149× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Shelgon δ?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $216, ahead of CGC 10 at $99.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Shelgon 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.
What gem rate makes grading Shelgon δ break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Shelgon δ breaks even when it gems about 3% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $45.58).
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