Is Light Ledian worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 3.8× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Light Ledian sells for $122 against $32.46 raw: a $89.85 spread, 3.8× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($55.74) 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)
- $32.46
- PSA 10
- $122
- PSA 9
- $55.74
- Gem premium
- 3.8×
- 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 | $122 | +$64.85 | +$39.85 | −$60.15 |
| PSA 9 | $55.74 | −$1.72 | −$26.72 | −$127 |
| PSA 8 | $30.05 | −$27.41 | −$52.41 | −$152 |
Net = sale price − $32.46 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% | $72.38 | −$10.08 |
| 50% | $89.03 | +$6.57 |
| 75% | $106 | +$23.21 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 40%. 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 | $122 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $16.50 | −$106 | 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 | $79.89 | $16.50 |
| 9 | $15.50 | $13.08 |
| 8.5 | — | $16.06 |
| 8 | $13.22 | $11.00 |
| 6 | $8.50 | — |
| 5 | $10.00 | — |
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Grading Light Ledian — FAQ
Is Light Ledian worth grading?
A PSA 10 Light Ledian sells for $122 against $32.46 raw: a $89.85 spread, 3.8× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($55.74) 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 Light Ledian worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Light Ledian (Neo Destiny 24/105) sells for about $122 versus $32.46 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.8× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Light Ledian?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $122, ahead of CGC 10 at $16.50. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Light Ledian 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 Light Ledian break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Light Ledian breaks even when it gems about 40% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $55.74).
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