Is Holon Researcher worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Holon Researcher sells for $198 against $0.88 raw: a $197 spread, 224× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($65.02) 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)
- $0.88
- PSA 10
- $198
- PSA 9
- $65.02
- Gem premium
- 224×
- 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 | $198 | +$172 | +$147 | +$46.66 |
| PSA 9 | $65.02 | +$39.14 | +$14.14 | −$85.86 |
| PSA 8 | $27.00 | +$1.12 | −$23.88 | −$124 |
Net = sale price − $0.88 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% | $98.15 | +$47.27 |
| 50% | $131 | +$80.40 |
| 75% | $164 | +$114 |
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 | $198 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $41.95 | −$156 | 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 | $198 | $41.95 |
| 9 | $65.02 | $29.88 |
| 8 | $27.00 | — |
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Grading Holon Researcher — FAQ
Is Holon Researcher worth grading?
A PSA 10 Holon Researcher sells for $198 against $0.88 raw: a $197 spread, 224× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($65.02) 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 Researcher worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Holon Researcher (Delta Species 95/113) sells for about $198 versus $0.88 for a raw near-mint copy — a 224× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Holon Researcher?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $198, ahead of CGC 10 at $41.95. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Holon Researcher 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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