Is Captain Elk [Orange Sapphire] #16 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 12× premium in Grade 8
A Grade 8 Captain Elk [Orange Sapphire] #16 sells for $70.40 against $5.95 raw: a $64.45 spread, 12× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $5.95
- Grade 8
- $70.40
- Gem premium
- 12×
- As of
- Aug 16, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — Grade 8 | $70.40 | +$39.45 | +$14.45 | −$85.55 |
| PSA 8 | $70.40 | +$39.45 | +$14.45 | −$85.55 |
Net = sale price − $5.95 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGC 10 | $50.00 | best | 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 | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $50.00 | — |
| 8 | — | $70.40 |
| 7 | — | $32.50 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Captain Elk [Orange Sapphire] #16 — FAQ
Is Captain Elk [Orange Sapphire] #16 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Captain Elk [Orange Sapphire] #16 sells for $70.40 against $5.95 raw: a $64.45 spread, 12× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
What centering does Captain Elk [Orange Sapphire] #16 need for a SGC 10?
SGC 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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