Is Maliss <Q> Hearts Crypter 25LP-EN016 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 17× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Maliss <Q> Hearts Crypter 25LP-EN016 sells for $47.30 against $2.75 raw: a $44.55 spread, 17× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($13.67) 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)
- $2.75
- PSA 10
- $47.30
- PSA 9
- $13.67
- Gem premium
- 17×
- 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 | $47.30 | +$19.55 | −$5.45 | −$105 |
| PSA 9 | $13.67 | −$14.08 | −$39.08 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $11.13 | −$16.62 | −$41.62 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $2.75 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% | $22.08 | −$30.67 |
| 50% | $30.48 | −$22.27 |
| 75% | $38.89 | −$13.86 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $61.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $47.30 | −$13.70 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $28.00 | −$33.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $28.00 | −$33.00 | 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 Maliss <Q> Hearts Crypter 25LP-EN016 — FAQ
Is Maliss <Q> Hearts Crypter 25LP-EN016 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Maliss <Q> Hearts Crypter 25LP-EN016 sells for $47.30 against $2.75 raw: a $44.55 spread, 17× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($13.67) 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 Maliss <Q> Hearts Crypter 25LP-EN016 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Maliss <Q> Hearts Crypter 25LP-EN016 (YuGiOh World Championship 2025 Limited Pack) sells for about $47.30 versus $2.75 for a raw near-mint copy — a 17× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Maliss <Q> Hearts Crypter 25LP-EN016?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $61.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $47.30. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Maliss <Q> Hearts Crypter 25LP-EN016 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.
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