Is Yamato worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Yamato sells for $67.00 against $4.98 raw: a $62.02 spread, 13× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($148) 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)
- $4.98
- PSA 10
- $67.00
- PSA 9
- $148
- Gem premium
- 13×
- As of
- Nov 6, 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 | $67.00 | +$37.02 | +$12.02 | −$87.98 |
| PSA 9 | $148 | +$118 | +$92.82 | −$7.18 |
| PSA 8 | $100 | +$70.02 | +$45.02 | −$54.98 |
Net = sale price − $4.98 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% | $128 | +$72.62 |
| 50% | $107 | +$52.42 |
| 75% | $87.20 | +$32.22 |
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 | $67.00 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $41.21 | −$25.79 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $27.31 | −$39.69 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
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 Yamato — FAQ
Is Yamato worth grading?
A PSA 10 Yamato sells for $67.00 against $4.98 raw: a $62.02 spread, 13× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($148) 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 Yamato worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Yamato (Romance Dawn OP01-121) sells for about $67.00 versus $4.98 for a raw near-mint copy — a 13× premium as of Nov 6, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Yamato?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $67.00, ahead of CGC 10 at $41.21. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Yamato 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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