Is Elgyem worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 26× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Elgyem sells for $307 against $11.69 raw: a $295 spread, 26× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($27.15) 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)
- $11.69
- PSA 10
- $307
- PSA 9
- $27.15
- Gem premium
- 26×
- 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 | $307 | +$270 | +$245 | +$145 |
| PSA 9 | $27.15 | −$9.54 | −$34.54 | −$135 |
| PSA 8 | $18.22 | −$18.47 | −$43.47 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $11.69 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% | $97.16 | +$35.47 |
| 50% | $167 | +$105 |
| 75% | $237 | +$175 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $307 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $110 | −$197 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $49.55 | −$258 | 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 Elgyem — FAQ
Is Elgyem worth grading?
A PSA 10 Elgyem sells for $307 against $11.69 raw: a $295 spread, 26× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($27.15) 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 Elgyem worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Elgyem (Black Bolt 120/086) sells for about $307 versus $11.69 for a raw near-mint copy — a 26× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Elgyem?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $307, ahead of TAG 10 at $110. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Elgyem 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 Elgyem break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Elgyem breaks even when it gems about 12% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $27.15).
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