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Is Slifer the Sky Dragon [Secret Rare] LPST-JP046 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Slifer the Sky Dragon [Secret Rare] LPST-JP046 sells for $90.71 against $9.49 raw: a $81.22 spread, 9.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($46.57) 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)
- $9.49
- PSA 10
- $90.71
- PSA 9
- $46.57
- Gem premium
- 9.6×
- 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 | $90.71 | +$56.22 | +$31.22 | −$68.78 |
| PSA 9 | $46.57 | +$12.08 | −$12.92 | −$113 |
| PSA 8 | $25.90 | −$8.59 | −$33.59 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $9.49 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% | $57.61 | −$1.88 |
| 50% | $68.64 | +$9.15 |
| 75% | $79.67 | +$20.19 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 29%. 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 | $90.71 | −$27.29 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $54.00 | −$64.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $54.00 | −$64.00 | 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 Slifer the Sky Dragon [Secret Rare] LPST-JP046 — FAQ
Is Slifer the Sky Dragon [Secret Rare] LPST-JP046 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Slifer the Sky Dragon [Secret Rare] LPST-JP046 sells for $90.71 against $9.49 raw: a $81.22 spread, 9.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($46.57) 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 Slifer the Sky Dragon [Secret Rare] LPST-JP046 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Slifer the Sky Dragon [Secret Rare] LPST-JP046 (YuGiOh Japanese Limited Pack Stamp Edition) sells for about $90.71 versus $9.49 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.6× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Slifer the Sky Dragon [Secret Rare] LPST-JP046?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $118, ahead of PSA 10 at $90.71. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Slifer the Sky Dragon [Secret Rare] LPST-JP046 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 Slifer the Sky Dragon [Secret Rare] LPST-JP046 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Slifer the Sky Dragon [Secret Rare] LPST-JP046 breaks even when it gems about 29% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $46.57).
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