Is Elemental HERO Electrum PP9-JP001 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Elemental HERO Electrum PP9-JP001 sells for $307 against $6.99 raw: a $300 spread, 44× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($34.74) 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)
- $6.99
- PSA 10
- $307
- PSA 9
- $34.74
- Gem premium
- 44×
- As of
- Aug 9, 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 | $307 | +$275 | +$250 | +$150 |
| PSA 9 | $34.74 | +$2.75 | −$22.25 | −$122 |
| PSA 8 | $20.59 | −$11.40 | −$36.40 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $6.99 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% | $103 | +$45.77 |
| 50% | $171 | +$114 |
| 75% | $239 | +$182 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 8%. 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 | $399 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $307 | −$92.19 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $184 | −$215 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $184 | −$215 | 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 | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $307 | $184 | $399 | $184 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $38.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $34.74 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $20.59 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $10.35 |
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Grading Elemental HERO Electrum PP9-JP001 — FAQ
Is Elemental HERO Electrum PP9-JP001 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Elemental HERO Electrum PP9-JP001 sells for $307 against $6.99 raw: a $300 spread, 44× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($34.74) 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 Elemental HERO Electrum PP9-JP001 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Elemental HERO Electrum PP9-JP001 (YuGiOh Japanese Premium Pack 9) sells for about $307 versus $6.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 44× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Elemental HERO Electrum PP9-JP001?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $399, ahead of PSA 10 at $307. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Elemental HERO Electrum PP9-JP001 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 Elemental HERO Electrum PP9-JP001 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Elemental HERO Electrum PP9-JP001 breaks even when it gems about 8% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $34.74).
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