Is Darkness Metal VJMP-JP148 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 29× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Darkness Metal VJMP-JP148 sells for $124 against $4.24 raw: a $120 spread, 29× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($21.77) 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)
- $4.24
- PSA 10
- $124
- PSA 9
- $21.77
- Gem premium
- 29×
- 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 | $124 | +$94.65 | +$69.65 | −$30.35 |
| PSA 9 | $21.77 | −$7.47 | −$32.47 | −$132 |
| PSA 8 | $14.77 | −$14.47 | −$39.47 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $4.24 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% | $47.30 | −$6.94 |
| 50% | $72.83 | +$18.59 |
| 75% | $98.36 | +$44.12 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 32%. 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 | $161 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $124 | −$37.11 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $74.00 | −$87.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $74.00 | −$87.00 | 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 | $124 | $74.00 | $161 | $74.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $24.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $21.77 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $14.77 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $6.48 |
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Grading Darkness Metal VJMP-JP148 — FAQ
Is Darkness Metal VJMP-JP148 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Darkness Metal VJMP-JP148 sells for $124 against $4.24 raw: a $120 spread, 29× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($21.77) 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 Darkness Metal VJMP-JP148 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Darkness Metal VJMP-JP148 (YuGiOh Japanese V Jump) sells for about $124 versus $4.24 for a raw near-mint copy — a 29× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Darkness Metal VJMP-JP148?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $161, ahead of PSA 10 at $124. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Darkness Metal VJMP-JP148 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 Darkness Metal VJMP-JP148 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Darkness Metal VJMP-JP148 breaks even when it gems about 32% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $21.77).
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