Is Sakazuki worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Sakazuki sells for $69.63 against $0.24 raw: a $69.39 spread, 290× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($26.00) 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)
- $0.24
- PSA 10
- $69.63
- PSA 9
- $26.00
- Gem premium
- 290×
- As of
- Sep 27, 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 | $69.63 | +$44.39 | +$19.39 | −$80.61 |
| PSA 9 | $26.00 | +$0.76 | −$24.24 | −$124 |
Net = sale price − $0.24 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% | $36.91 | −$13.33 |
| 50% | $47.81 | −$2.43 |
| 75% | $58.72 | +$8.48 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 56%. 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 | $69.63 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $65.68 | −$3.95 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
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 Sakazuki — FAQ
Is Sakazuki worth grading?
A PSA 10 Sakazuki sells for $69.63 against $0.24 raw: a $69.39 spread, 290× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($26.00) 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 Sakazuki worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Sakazuki (Awakening of the New Era OP05-041) sells for about $69.63 versus $0.24 for a raw near-mint copy — a 290× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Sakazuki?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $69.63, ahead of BGS 10 at $65.68. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Sakazuki 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 Sakazuki break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Sakazuki breaks even when it gems about 56% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $26.00).
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