Is Synchro Emergency [Ultra Rare] LOCH-JP009 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 19× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Synchro Emergency [Ultra Rare] LOCH-JP009 sells for $45.78 against $2.38 raw: a $43.40 spread, 19× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($11.83) 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)
- $2.38
- PSA 10
- $45.78
- PSA 9
- $11.83
- Gem premium
- 19×
- 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 | $45.78 | +$18.40 | −$6.60 | −$107 |
| PSA 9 | $11.83 | −$15.55 | −$40.55 | −$141 |
| PSA 8 | $10.31 | −$17.07 | −$42.07 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $2.38 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% | $20.32 | −$32.06 |
| 50% | $28.80 | −$23.57 |
| 75% | $37.29 | −$15.09 |
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 | $60.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $45.78 | −$14.22 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $27.00 | −$33.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $27.00 | −$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 Synchro Emergency [Ultra Rare] LOCH-JP009 — FAQ
Is Synchro Emergency [Ultra Rare] LOCH-JP009 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Synchro Emergency [Ultra Rare] LOCH-JP009 sells for $45.78 against $2.38 raw: a $43.40 spread, 19× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($11.83) 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 Synchro Emergency [Ultra Rare] LOCH-JP009 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Synchro Emergency [Ultra Rare] LOCH-JP009 (YuGiOh Japanese Limit Over Collection: Heroes) sells for about $45.78 versus $2.38 for a raw near-mint copy — a 19× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Synchro Emergency [Ultra Rare] LOCH-JP009?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $60.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $45.78. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Synchro Emergency [Ultra Rare] LOCH-JP009 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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