Is Time Wizard ME-00 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Time Wizard ME-00 sells for $245 against $13.49 raw: a $231 spread, 18× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($67.05) 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)
- $13.49
- PSA 10
- $245
- PSA 9
- $67.05
- Gem premium
- 18×
- 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 | $245 | +$206 | +$181 | +$81.41 |
| PSA 9 | $67.05 | +$28.56 | +$3.56 | −$96.44 |
| PSA 8 | $35.08 | −$3.41 | −$28.41 | −$128 |
Net = sale price − $13.49 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% | $112 | +$48.02 |
| 50% | $156 | +$92.48 |
| 75% | $200 | +$137 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $318 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $245 | −$73.10 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $147 | −$171 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $147 | −$171 | 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 | $245 | $147 | $318 | $147 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $74.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $67.05 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $35.08 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $19.97 |
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Grading Time Wizard ME-00 — FAQ
Is Time Wizard ME-00 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Time Wizard ME-00 sells for $245 against $13.49 raw: a $231 spread, 18× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($67.05) 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 Time Wizard ME-00 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Time Wizard ME-00 (YuGiOh Japanese Metal Raiders) sells for about $245 versus $13.49 for a raw near-mint copy — a 18× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Time Wizard ME-00?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $318, ahead of PSA 10 at $245. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Time Wizard ME-00 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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