Is Tri-Brigade Fraktall [Prismatic Secret Rare] LOCH-JP043 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 15× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Tri-Brigade Fraktall [Prismatic Secret Rare] LOCH-JP043 sells for $53.09 against $3.48 raw: a $49.61 spread, 15× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($17.30) 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)
- $3.48
- PSA 10
- $53.09
- PSA 9
- $17.30
- Gem premium
- 15×
- 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 | $53.09 | +$24.61 | −$0.39 | −$100 |
| PSA 9 | $17.30 | −$11.18 | −$36.18 | −$136 |
| PSA 8 | $12.76 | −$15.72 | −$40.72 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $3.48 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% | $26.25 | −$27.23 |
| 50% | $35.20 | −$18.29 |
| 75% | $44.14 | −$9.34 |
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 | $69.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $53.09 | −$15.91 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $32.00 | −$37.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $32.00 | −$37.00 | 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 Tri-Brigade Fraktall [Prismatic Secret Rare] LOCH-JP043 — FAQ
Is Tri-Brigade Fraktall [Prismatic Secret Rare] LOCH-JP043 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Tri-Brigade Fraktall [Prismatic Secret Rare] LOCH-JP043 sells for $53.09 against $3.48 raw: a $49.61 spread, 15× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($17.30) 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 Tri-Brigade Fraktall [Prismatic Secret Rare] LOCH-JP043 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Tri-Brigade Fraktall [Prismatic Secret Rare] LOCH-JP043 (YuGiOh Japanese Limit Over Collection: Heroes) sells for about $53.09 versus $3.48 for a raw near-mint copy — a 15× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Tri-Brigade Fraktall [Prismatic Secret Rare] LOCH-JP043?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $69.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $53.09. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Tri-Brigade Fraktall [Prismatic Secret Rare] LOCH-JP043 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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