Is エルレイドEX worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 エルレイドEX sells for $239 against $29.99 raw: a $209 spread, 8.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($59.21) 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)
- $29.99
- PSA 10
- $239
- PSA 9
- $59.21
- Gem premium
- 8.0×
- 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 | $239 | +$184 | +$159 | +$58.57 |
| PSA 9 | $59.21 | +$4.22 | −$20.78 | −$121 |
Net = sale price − $29.99 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% | $104 | +$24.06 |
| 50% | $149 | +$68.89 |
| 75% | $194 | +$114 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 12%. 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 | $268 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $239 | −$29.44 | 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 | PSA | CGC | BGS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $189 | — | $268 |
| 9 | $21.02 | $20.50 | — |
| 8 | — | $37.99 | — |
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Grading エルレイドEX — FAQ
Is エルレイドEX worth grading?
A PSA 10 エルレイドEX sells for $239 against $29.99 raw: a $209 spread, 8.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($59.21) 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.
How much is a PSA 10 エルレイドEX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 エルレイドEX (エメラルドブレイク 080/078) sells for about $239 versus $29.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.0× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for エルレイドEX?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $268, ahead of PSA 10 at $239. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does エルレイドEX 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 エルレイドEX break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting エルレイドEX breaks even when it gems about 12% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $59.21).
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