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Is Magician of Black Chaos [Quarter Century Secret Rare] TDPP-JP011 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Magician of Black Chaos [Quarter Century Secret Rare] TDPP-JP011 sells for $145 against $20.79 raw: a $125 spread, 7.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($103) 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)
- $20.79
- PSA 10
- $145
- PSA 9
- $103
- Gem premium
- 7.0×
- 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 | $145 | +$99.53 | +$74.53 | −$25.47 |
| PSA 9 | $103 | +$57.54 | +$32.54 | −$67.46 |
| PSA 8 | $51.36 | +$5.57 | −$19.43 | −$119 |
Net = sale price − $20.79 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% | $114 | +$43.04 |
| 50% | $124 | +$53.53 |
| 75% | $135 | +$64.03 |
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 | $189 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $145 | −$43.68 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $87.00 | −$102 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $87.00 | −$102 | 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 Magician of Black Chaos [Quarter Century Secret Rare] TDPP-JP011 — FAQ
Is Magician of Black Chaos [Quarter Century Secret Rare] TDPP-JP011 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Magician of Black Chaos [Quarter Century Secret Rare] TDPP-JP011 sells for $145 against $20.79 raw: a $125 spread, 7.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($103) 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 Magician of Black Chaos [Quarter Century Secret Rare] TDPP-JP011 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Magician of Black Chaos [Quarter Century Secret Rare] TDPP-JP011 (YuGiOh Japanese Legend of Duelist Quarter Century Premium Pack) sells for about $145 versus $20.79 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.0× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Magician of Black Chaos [Quarter Century Secret Rare] TDPP-JP011?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $189, ahead of PSA 10 at $145. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Magician of Black Chaos [Quarter Century Secret Rare] TDPP-JP011 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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