Is δ Rainbow Energy worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A CGC 9.5 δ Rainbow Energy sells for $60.00 against $0.76 raw: a $59.24 spread, 79× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($34.64) 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)
- $0.76
- CGC 9.5
- $60.00
- PSA 9
- $34.64
- Gem premium
- 79×
- 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 — CGC 9.5 | $60.00 | +$34.24 | +$9.24 | −$90.76 |
| PSA 9 | $34.64 | +$8.88 | −$16.12 | −$116 |
| PSA 8 | $14.40 | −$11.36 | −$36.36 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $0.76 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% | $40.98 | −$9.78 |
| 50% | $47.32 | −$3.44 |
| 75% | $53.66 | +$2.90 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 64%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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Grading δ Rainbow Energy — FAQ
Is δ Rainbow Energy worth grading?
A CGC 9.5 δ Rainbow Energy sells for $60.00 against $0.76 raw: a $59.24 spread, 79× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($34.64) 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.
What gem rate makes grading δ Rainbow Energy break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting δ Rainbow Energy breaks even when it gems about 64% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $34.64).
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