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Is The Flute of Guiding Dragon [Overframe] LOCR-JP003 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 The Flute of Guiding Dragon [Overframe] LOCR-JP003 sells for $130 against $14.68 raw: a $115 spread, 8.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($73.26) 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)
- $14.68
- PSA 10
- $130
- PSA 9
- $73.26
- Gem premium
- 8.9×
- 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 | $130 | +$90.38 | +$65.38 | −$34.62 |
| PSA 9 | $73.26 | +$33.58 | +$8.58 | −$91.42 |
| PSA 8 | $37.87 | −$1.81 | −$26.81 | −$127 |
Net = sale price − $14.68 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% | $87.46 | +$22.78 |
| 50% | $102 | +$36.98 |
| 75% | $116 | +$51.18 |
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 | $169 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $130 | −$38.94 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $78.00 | −$91.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $78.00 | −$91.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $130 | $78.00 | $169 | $78.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $81.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $73.26 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $37.87 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $21.82 |
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Grading The Flute of Guiding Dragon [Overframe] LOCR-JP003 — FAQ
Is The Flute of Guiding Dragon [Overframe] LOCR-JP003 worth grading?
A PSA 10 The Flute of Guiding Dragon [Overframe] LOCR-JP003 sells for $130 against $14.68 raw: a $115 spread, 8.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($73.26) 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 The Flute of Guiding Dragon [Overframe] LOCR-JP003 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 The Flute of Guiding Dragon [Overframe] LOCR-JP003 (YuGiOh Japanese Limit Over Collection: Rivals) sells for about $130 versus $14.68 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.9× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for The Flute of Guiding Dragon [Overframe] LOCR-JP003?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $169, ahead of PSA 10 at $130. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does The Flute of Guiding Dragon [Overframe] LOCR-JP003 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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