Is Obelisk the Tormentor QCCP-JP199 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Obelisk the Tormentor QCCP-JP199 sells for $111 against $17.50 raw: a $93.95 spread, 6.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($86.48) 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)
- $17.50
- PSA 10
- $111
- PSA 9
- $86.48
- Gem premium
- 6.4×
- 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 | $111 | +$68.95 | +$43.95 | −$56.05 |
| PSA 9 | $86.48 | +$43.98 | +$18.98 | −$81.02 |
| PSA 8 | $43.80 | +$1.30 | −$23.70 | −$124 |
Net = sale price − $17.50 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% | $92.72 | +$25.22 |
| 50% | $98.97 | +$31.47 |
| 75% | $105 | +$37.71 |
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 | $145 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $111 | −$33.55 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $67.00 | −$78.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $67.00 | −$78.00 | 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 | $111 | $67.00 | $145 | $67.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $95.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $86.48 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $43.80 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $25.75 |
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Grading Obelisk the Tormentor QCCP-JP199 — FAQ
Is Obelisk the Tormentor QCCP-JP199 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Obelisk the Tormentor QCCP-JP199 sells for $111 against $17.50 raw: a $93.95 spread, 6.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($86.48) 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 Obelisk the Tormentor QCCP-JP199 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Obelisk the Tormentor QCCP-JP199 (YuGiOh Japanese Quarter Century Chronicle Side:Pride) sells for about $111 versus $17.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.4× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Obelisk the Tormentor QCCP-JP199?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $145, ahead of PSA 10 at $111. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Obelisk the Tormentor QCCP-JP199 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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