Is Judge Man EX-55 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Judge Man EX-55 sells for $394 against $6.37 raw: a $388 spread, 62× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($31.66) 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)
- $6.37
- PSA 10
- $394
- PSA 9
- $31.66
- Gem premium
- 62×
- 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 | $394 | +$363 | +$338 | +$238 |
| PSA 9 | $31.66 | +$0.29 | −$24.71 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $19.21 | −$12.16 | −$37.16 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $6.37 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% | $122 | +$65.85 |
| 50% | $213 | +$156 |
| 75% | $303 | +$247 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 7%. 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 | $512 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $394 | −$118 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $236 | −$276 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $236 | −$276 | 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 | $394 | $236 | $512 | $236 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $35.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $31.66 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $19.21 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $9.43 |
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Grading Judge Man EX-55 — FAQ
Is Judge Man EX-55 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Judge Man EX-55 sells for $394 against $6.37 raw: a $388 spread, 62× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($31.66) 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 Judge Man EX-55 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Judge Man EX-55 (YuGiOh Japanese EX-R Starter Box) sells for about $394 versus $6.37 for a raw near-mint copy — a 62× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Judge Man EX-55?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $512, ahead of PSA 10 at $394. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Judge Man EX-55 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 Judge Man EX-55 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Judge Man EX-55 breaks even when it gems about 7% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $31.66).
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