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Is Maxx C [Starlight Rare] RA05-EN089 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Maxx C [Starlight Rare] RA05-EN089 sells for $91.12 against $9.12 raw: a $82.00 spread, 10.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.53) 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)
- $9.12
- PSA 10
- $91.12
- PSA 9
- $44.53
- Gem premium
- 10.0×
- 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 | $91.12 | +$57.00 | +$32.00 | −$68.00 |
| PSA 9 | $44.53 | +$10.41 | −$14.59 | −$115 |
| PSA 8 | $24.98 | −$9.14 | −$34.14 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $9.12 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% | $56.18 | −$2.94 |
| 50% | $67.83 | +$8.71 |
| 75% | $79.47 | +$20.35 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 31%. 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 | $118 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $91.12 | −$26.88 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $55.00 | −$63.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $55.00 | −$63.00 | 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 | $91.12 | $55.00 | $118 | $55.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $49.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $44.53 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $24.98 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $13.26 |
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Grading Maxx C [Starlight Rare] RA05-EN089 — FAQ
Is Maxx C [Starlight Rare] RA05-EN089 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Maxx C [Starlight Rare] RA05-EN089 sells for $91.12 against $9.12 raw: a $82.00 spread, 10.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.53) 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 Maxx C [Starlight Rare] RA05-EN089 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Maxx C [Starlight Rare] RA05-EN089 (YuGiOh Rarity Collection 5) sells for about $91.12 versus $9.12 for a raw near-mint copy — a 10.0× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Maxx C [Starlight Rare] RA05-EN089?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $118, ahead of PSA 10 at $91.12. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Maxx C [Starlight Rare] RA05-EN089 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 Maxx C [Starlight Rare] RA05-EN089 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Maxx C [Starlight Rare] RA05-EN089 breaks even when it gems about 31% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $44.53).
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