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Is Diabellstar the Black Witch [Prismatic Secret Rare] LOCH-JP030 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Diabellstar the Black Witch [Prismatic Secret Rare] LOCH-JP030 sells for $114 against $12.71 raw: a $102 spread, 9.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($63.17) 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)
- $12.71
- PSA 10
- $114
- PSA 9
- $63.17
- Gem premium
- 9.0×
- 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 | $114 | +$76.51 | +$51.51 | −$48.49 |
| PSA 9 | $63.17 | +$25.46 | +$0.46 | −$99.54 |
| PSA 8 | $33.34 | −$4.37 | −$29.37 | −$129 |
Net = sale price − $12.71 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% | $75.93 | +$13.22 |
| 50% | $88.69 | +$25.98 |
| 75% | $101 | +$38.75 |
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 | $148 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $114 | −$33.78 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $69.00 | −$79.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $69.00 | −$79.00 | 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 Diabellstar the Black Witch [Prismatic Secret Rare] LOCH-JP030 — FAQ
Is Diabellstar the Black Witch [Prismatic Secret Rare] LOCH-JP030 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Diabellstar the Black Witch [Prismatic Secret Rare] LOCH-JP030 sells for $114 against $12.71 raw: a $102 spread, 9.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($63.17) 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 Diabellstar the Black Witch [Prismatic Secret Rare] LOCH-JP030 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Diabellstar the Black Witch [Prismatic Secret Rare] LOCH-JP030 (YuGiOh Japanese Limit Over Collection: Heroes) sells for about $114 versus $12.71 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.0× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Diabellstar the Black Witch [Prismatic Secret Rare] LOCH-JP030?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $148, ahead of PSA 10 at $114. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Diabellstar the Black Witch [Prismatic Secret Rare] LOCH-JP030 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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