Is Book of Moon GP16-JP018 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 19× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Book of Moon GP16-JP018 sells for $58.71 against $3.12 raw: a $55.59 spread, 19× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($14.66) 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)
- $3.12
- PSA 10
- $58.71
- PSA 9
- $14.66
- Gem premium
- 19×
- 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 | $58.71 | +$30.59 | +$5.59 | −$94.41 |
| PSA 9 | $14.66 | −$13.46 | −$38.46 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $11.58 | −$16.54 | −$41.54 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $3.12 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% | $25.67 | −$27.45 |
| 50% | $36.69 | −$16.43 |
| 75% | $47.70 | −$5.42 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 87%. 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 | $76.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $58.71 | −$17.29 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $35.00 | −$41.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $35.00 | −$41.00 | 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 Book of Moon GP16-JP018 — FAQ
Is Book of Moon GP16-JP018 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Book of Moon GP16-JP018 sells for $58.71 against $3.12 raw: a $55.59 spread, 19× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($14.66) 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 Book of Moon GP16-JP018 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Book of Moon GP16-JP018 (YuGiOh Japanese Gold Pack 2016) sells for about $58.71 versus $3.12 for a raw near-mint copy — a 19× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Book of Moon GP16-JP018?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $76.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $58.71. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Book of Moon GP16-JP018 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 Book of Moon GP16-JP018 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Book of Moon GP16-JP018 breaks even when it gems about 87% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $14.66).
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