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Is Astrograph Sorcerer, the Star Magician [Overframe] LOCH-JP015 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Astrograph Sorcerer, the Star Magician [Overframe] LOCH-JP015 sells for $83.08 against $8.00 raw: a $75.08 spread, 10× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.71) 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)
- $8.00
- PSA 10
- $83.08
- PSA 9
- $39.71
- Gem premium
- 10×
- 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 | $83.08 | +$50.08 | +$25.08 | −$74.92 |
| PSA 9 | $39.71 | +$6.71 | −$18.29 | −$118 |
| PSA 8 | $22.82 | −$10.18 | −$35.18 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $8.00 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% | $50.55 | −$7.45 |
| 50% | $61.39 | +$3.39 |
| 75% | $72.24 | +$14.24 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 42%. 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 | $108 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $83.08 | −$24.92 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $50.00 | −$58.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $50.00 | −$58.00 | 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 Astrograph Sorcerer, the Star Magician [Overframe] LOCH-JP015 — FAQ
Is Astrograph Sorcerer, the Star Magician [Overframe] LOCH-JP015 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Astrograph Sorcerer, the Star Magician [Overframe] LOCH-JP015 sells for $83.08 against $8.00 raw: a $75.08 spread, 10× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.71) 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 Astrograph Sorcerer, the Star Magician [Overframe] LOCH-JP015 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Astrograph Sorcerer, the Star Magician [Overframe] LOCH-JP015 (YuGiOh Japanese Limit Over Collection: Heroes) sells for about $83.08 versus $8.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 10× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Astrograph Sorcerer, the Star Magician [Overframe] LOCH-JP015?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $108, ahead of PSA 10 at $83.08. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Astrograph Sorcerer, the Star Magician [Overframe] LOCH-JP015 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 Astrograph Sorcerer, the Star Magician [Overframe] LOCH-JP015 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Astrograph Sorcerer, the Star Magician [Overframe] LOCH-JP015 breaks even when it gems about 42% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $39.71).
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