Is Holon Mentor worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Holon Mentor sells for $331 against $5.43 raw: a $326 spread, 61× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($53.64) 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)
- $5.43
- PSA 10
- $331
- PSA 9
- $53.64
- Gem premium
- 61×
- 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 | $331 | +$301 | +$276 | +$176 |
| PSA 9 | $53.64 | +$23.21 | −$1.79 | −$102 |
| PSA 8 | $39.84 | +$9.41 | −$15.59 | −$116 |
Net = sale price − $5.43 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% | $123 | +$67.55 |
| 50% | $192 | +$137 |
| 75% | $262 | +$206 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 1%. 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 | $331 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $60.40 | −$271 | 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 | $331 | $60.40 |
| 9.5 | — | $45.00 |
| 9 | $53.64 | $36.00 |
| 8 | $39.84 | $10.00 |
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Grading Holon Mentor — FAQ
Is Holon Mentor worth grading?
A PSA 10 Holon Mentor sells for $331 against $5.43 raw: a $326 spread, 61× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($53.64) 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 Holon Mentor worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Holon Mentor (Delta Species 93/113) sells for about $331 versus $5.43 for a raw near-mint copy — a 61× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Holon Mentor?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $331, ahead of CGC 10 at $60.40. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Holon Mentor 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 Holon Mentor break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Holon Mentor breaks even when it gems about 1% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $53.64).
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