Is Swablu δ worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Swablu δ brings $39.87 versus $1.44 raw — a $38.43 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($25.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.44
- PSA 10
- $39.87
- PSA 9
- $25.00
- Gem premium
- 28×
- 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 | $39.87 | +$13.43 | −$11.57 | −$112 |
| PSA 9 | $25.00 | −$1.44 | −$26.44 | −$126 |
| PSA 8 | $34.82 | +$8.38 | −$16.62 | −$117 |
Net = sale price − $1.44 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% | $28.72 | −$22.72 |
| 50% | $32.44 | −$19.00 |
| 75% | $36.15 | −$15.29 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $689 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $168 | −$521 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $69.73 | −$619 | 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 | SGC | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $689 | $69.73 | — | $168 |
| 9.5 | — | $34.90 | — | — |
| 9 | $68.18 | $13.08 | — | — |
| 8.5 | — | $29.92 | $5.00 | — |
| 8 | $34.82 | $10.00 | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | $14.99 | — | — |
| 7 | $1,001 | — | — | — |
| 6 | $18.79 | — | — | — |
| 5 | $7.00 | — | — | — |
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Grading Swablu δ — FAQ
Is Swablu δ worth grading?
A PSA 10 Swablu δ brings $39.87 versus $1.44 raw — a $38.43 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($25.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Swablu δ worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Swablu δ (Dragon Frontiers 65/101) sells for about $39.87 versus $1.44 for a raw near-mint copy — a 28× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Swablu δ?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $689, ahead of TAG 10 at $168. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Swablu 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.
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