Is Omega [Crystal Shard] #277 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 7 Omega [Crystal Shard] #277 sells for $163 against $18.50 raw: a $144 spread, 8.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($125) 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)
- $18.50
- Grade 7
- $163
- PSA 9
- $125
- Gem premium
- 8.8×
- 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 7 | $163 | +$119 | +$94.00 | −$6.00 |
| PSA 9 | $125 | +$81.50 | +$56.50 | −$43.50 |
Net = sale price − $18.50 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% | $134 | +$65.88 |
| 50% | $144 | +$75.25 |
| 75% | $153 | +$84.63 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $138 |
| 9 | $125 |
| 7 | $163 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Omega [Crystal Shard] #277 — FAQ
Is Omega [Crystal Shard] #277 worth grading?
A Grade 7 Omega [Crystal Shard] #277 sells for $163 against $18.50 raw: a $144 spread, 8.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($125) 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.
Is your entertainment card centered well enough to grade?
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