Is Yanmega worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Yanmega sells for $397 against $0.33 raw: a $396 spread, 1202× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($42.98) 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)
- $0.33
- PSA 10
- $397
- PSA 9
- $42.98
- Gem premium
- 1202×
- 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 | $397 | +$371 | +$346 | +$246 |
| PSA 9 | $42.98 | +$17.65 | −$7.35 | −$107 |
| PSA 8 | $32.42 | +$7.09 | −$17.91 | −$118 |
Net = sale price − $0.33 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% | $131 | +$81.04 |
| 50% | $220 | +$169 |
| 75% | $308 | +$258 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 2%. 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 | $634 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $5.00 | −$629 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $634 | $5.00 |
| 9 | $70.39 | — |
| 8 | $29.04 | — |
| 7 | $14.47 | — |
| 6 | $10.99 | — |
| 5 | $14.00 | — |
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Grading Yanmega — FAQ
Is Yanmega worth grading?
A PSA 10 Yanmega sells for $397 against $0.33 raw: a $396 spread, 1202× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($42.98) 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 Yanmega worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Yanmega (HS—Triumphant 54/102) sells for about $397 versus $0.33 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1202× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Yanmega?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $634, ahead of CGC 10 at $5.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Yanmega 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 Yanmega break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Yanmega breaks even when it gems about 2% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $42.98).
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