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Is Magician's Salvation [Ultimate Rare] RC04-JP069 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Magician's Salvation [Ultimate Rare] RC04-JP069 sells for $102 against $4.98 raw: a $97.35 spread, 21× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.85) 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)
- $4.98
- PSA 10
- $102
- PSA 9
- $44.85
- Gem premium
- 21×
- 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 | $102 | +$72.35 | +$47.35 | −$52.65 |
| PSA 9 | $44.85 | +$14.87 | −$10.13 | −$110 |
| PSA 8 | $16.86 | −$13.12 | −$38.12 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $4.98 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% | $59.22 | +$4.24 |
| 50% | $73.59 | +$18.61 |
| 75% | $87.96 | +$32.98 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 18%. 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 | $133 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $102 | −$30.67 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $61.00 | −$72.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $61.00 | −$72.00 | 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 Magician's Salvation [Ultimate Rare] RC04-JP069 — FAQ
Is Magician's Salvation [Ultimate Rare] RC04-JP069 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Magician's Salvation [Ultimate Rare] RC04-JP069 sells for $102 against $4.98 raw: a $97.35 spread, 21× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.85) 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's Salvation [Ultimate Rare] RC04-JP069 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Magician's Salvation [Ultimate Rare] RC04-JP069 (YuGiOh Japanese Rarity Collection Quarter Century) sells for about $102 versus $4.98 for a raw near-mint copy — a 21× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Magician's Salvation [Ultimate Rare] RC04-JP069?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $133, ahead of PSA 10 at $102. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Magician's Salvation [Ultimate Rare] RC04-JP069 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 Magician's Salvation [Ultimate Rare] RC04-JP069 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Magician's Salvation [Ultimate Rare] RC04-JP069 breaks even when it gems about 18% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $44.85).
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