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Is Time Wizard [Secret Rare] TDPP-JP008 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 13× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Time Wizard [Secret Rare] TDPP-JP008 sells for $52.79 against $4.11 raw: a $48.68 spread, 13× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($20.43) 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)
- $4.11
- PSA 10
- $52.79
- PSA 9
- $20.43
- Gem premium
- 13×
- 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 | $52.79 | +$23.68 | −$1.32 | −$101 |
| PSA 9 | $20.43 | −$8.68 | −$33.68 | −$134 |
| PSA 8 | $14.17 | −$14.94 | −$39.94 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $4.11 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% | $28.52 | −$25.59 |
| 50% | $36.61 | −$17.50 |
| 75% | $44.70 | −$9.41 |
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 | $52.79 | −$16.21 | 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 Time Wizard [Secret Rare] TDPP-JP008 — FAQ
Is Time Wizard [Secret Rare] TDPP-JP008 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Time Wizard [Secret Rare] TDPP-JP008 sells for $52.79 against $4.11 raw: a $48.68 spread, 13× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($20.43) 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 Time Wizard [Secret Rare] TDPP-JP008 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Time Wizard [Secret Rare] TDPP-JP008 (YuGiOh Japanese Legend of Duelist Quarter Century Premium Pack) sells for about $52.79 versus $4.11 for a raw near-mint copy — a 13× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Time Wizard [Secret Rare] TDPP-JP008?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $69.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $52.79. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Time Wizard [Secret Rare] TDPP-JP008 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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