Is Snom worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Snom brings $33.20 versus $0.19 raw — a $33.01 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($22.89) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.19
- PSA 10
- $33.20
- PSA 9
- $22.89
- Gem premium
- 175×
- 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 | $33.20 | +$8.01 | −$16.99 | −$117 |
| PSA 9 | $22.89 | −$2.30 | −$27.30 | −$127 |
| PSA 8 | $11.56 | −$13.63 | −$38.63 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $0.19 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% | $25.47 | −$24.72 |
| 50% | $28.05 | −$22.14 |
| 75% | $30.62 | −$19.57 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $33.20 | 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.
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Grading Snom — FAQ
Is Snom worth grading?
A PSA 10 Snom brings $33.20 versus $0.19 raw — a $33.01 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($22.89) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Snom worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Snom (Shining Fates 029/072) sells for about $33.20 versus $0.19 for a raw near-mint copy — a 175× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
What centering does Snom 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.
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