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Is Holy Ground [Foil] worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Holy Ground [Foil] brings $100 versus $43.00 raw — a $57.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($34.99) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $43.00
- PSA 10
- $100
- PSA 9
- $34.99
- Gem premium
- 2.3×
- As of
- Oct 4, 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 | $100 | +$32.00 | +$7.00 | −$93.00 |
| PSA 9 | $34.99 | −$33.01 | −$58.01 | −$158 |
Net = sale price − $43.00 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% | $51.24 | −$41.76 |
| 50% | $67.50 | −$25.50 |
| 75% | $83.75 | −$9.25 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 89%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $130 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $100 | −$30.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $60.00 | −$70.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $60.00 | −$70.00 | 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.
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Grading Holy Ground [Foil] — FAQ
Is Holy Ground [Foil] worth grading?
A PSA 10 Holy Ground [Foil] brings $100 versus $43.00 raw — a $57.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($34.99) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Holy Ground [Foil] worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Holy Ground [Foil] (Sorcery: Contested Realms Alpha) sells for about $100 versus $43.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.3× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Holy Ground [Foil]?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $130, ahead of PSA 10 at $100. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Holy Ground [Foil] need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 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 Holy Ground [Foil] break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Holy Ground [Foil] breaks even when it gems about 89% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $34.99).
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