Is Summoned Skull YAP1-JP003 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Summoned Skull YAP1-JP003 sells for $98.84 against $8.44 raw: a $90.40 spread, 12× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.95) 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)
- $8.44
- PSA 10
- $98.84
- PSA 9
- $39.95
- Gem premium
- 12×
- 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 | $98.84 | +$65.40 | +$40.40 | −$59.60 |
| PSA 9 | $39.95 | +$6.51 | −$18.49 | −$118 |
Net = sale price − $8.44 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% | $54.67 | −$3.77 |
| 50% | $69.40 | +$10.96 |
| 75% | $84.12 | +$25.68 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 31%. 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 | $128 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $98.84 | −$29.16 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $59.00 | −$69.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $40.00 | −$88.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $98.84 | $40.00 | $128 | $59.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $44.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $39.95 |
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Grading Summoned Skull YAP1-JP003 — FAQ
Is Summoned Skull YAP1-JP003 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Summoned Skull YAP1-JP003 sells for $98.84 against $8.44 raw: a $90.40 spread, 12× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.95) 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 Summoned Skull YAP1-JP003 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Summoned Skull YAP1-JP003 (YuGiOh Japanese Anniversary Pack) sells for about $98.84 versus $8.44 for a raw near-mint copy — a 12× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Summoned Skull YAP1-JP003?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $128, ahead of PSA 10 at $98.84. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Summoned Skull YAP1-JP003 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 Summoned Skull YAP1-JP003 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Summoned Skull YAP1-JP003 breaks even when it gems about 31% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $39.95).
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