Is Gloom δ worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 331× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Gloom δ sells for $797 against $2.41 raw: a $794 spread, 331× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($26.62) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.41
- PSA 10
- $797
- PSA 9
- $26.62
- Gem premium
- 331×
- 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 | $797 | +$769 | +$744 | +$644 |
| PSA 9 | $26.62 | −$0.79 | −$25.79 | −$126 |
| PSA 8 | $50.00 | +$22.59 | −$2.41 | −$102 |
Net = sale price − $2.41 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% | $219 | +$167 |
| 50% | $412 | +$359 |
| 75% | $604 | +$552 |
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 | $797 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $18.21 | −$778 | 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 | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $797 | $18.21 | — |
| 9 | $26.62 | — | $107 |
| 8 | $50.00 | $9.00 | — |
| 7 | $18.00 | — | — |
| 6.5 | — | $35.00 | — |
| 6 | — | $6.00 | — |
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Grading Gloom δ — FAQ
Is Gloom δ worth grading?
A PSA 10 Gloom δ sells for $797 against $2.41 raw: a $794 spread, 331× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($26.62) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Gloom δ worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Gloom δ (Holon Phantoms 42/110) sells for about $797 versus $2.41 for a raw near-mint copy — a 331× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Gloom δ?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $797, ahead of CGC 10 at $18.21. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Gloom 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 Gloom δ break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Gloom δ breaks even when it gems about 3% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $26.62).
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