Is Leon worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 8.4× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Leon sells for $76.25 against $9.03 raw: a $67.22 spread, 8.4× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($13.65) 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)
- $9.03
- PSA 10
- $76.25
- PSA 9
- $13.65
- Gem premium
- 8.4×
- 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 | $76.25 | +$42.22 | +$17.22 | −$82.78 |
| PSA 9 | $13.65 | −$20.38 | −$45.38 | −$145 |
| PSA 8 | $7.85 | −$26.18 | −$51.18 | −$151 |
Net = sale price − $9.03 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% | $29.30 | −$29.73 |
| 50% | $44.95 | −$14.08 |
| 75% | $60.60 | +$1.57 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 72%. 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 | $76.25 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $21.52 | −$54.73 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $6.00 | −$70.25 | 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 Leon — FAQ
Is Leon worth grading?
A PSA 10 Leon sells for $76.25 against $9.03 raw: a $67.22 spread, 8.4× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($13.65) 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 Leon worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Leon (Vivid Voltage 182/185) sells for about $76.25 versus $9.03 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.4× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Leon?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $76.25, ahead of CGC 10 at $21.52. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Leon 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 Leon break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Leon breaks even when it gems about 72% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $13.65).
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