Is Science Soldier [1st Edition] PSV-E097 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 59× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Science Soldier [1st Edition] PSV-E097 sells for $171 against $2.90 raw: a $168 spread, 59× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($14.41) 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)
- $2.90
- PSA 10
- $171
- PSA 9
- $14.41
- Gem premium
- 59×
- 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 | $171 | +$143 | +$118 | +$17.69 |
| PSA 9 | $14.41 | −$13.49 | −$38.49 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $11.47 | −$16.43 | −$41.43 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $2.90 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% | $53.45 | +$0.55 |
| 50% | $92.50 | +$39.60 |
| 75% | $132 | +$78.64 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 25%. 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 | $222 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $171 | −$51.41 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $102 | −$120 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $102 | −$120 | 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 | $171 | $102 | $222 | $102 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $16.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $14.41 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $11.47 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $4.29 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Science Soldier [1st Edition] PSV-E097 — FAQ
Is Science Soldier [1st Edition] PSV-E097 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Science Soldier [1st Edition] PSV-E097 sells for $171 against $2.90 raw: a $168 spread, 59× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($14.41) 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 Science Soldier [1st Edition] PSV-E097 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Science Soldier [1st Edition] PSV-E097 (YuGiOh Pharaoh's Servant) sells for about $171 versus $2.90 for a raw near-mint copy — a 59× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Science Soldier [1st Edition] PSV-E097?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $222, ahead of PSA 10 at $171. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Science Soldier [1st Edition] PSV-E097 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 Science Soldier [1st Edition] PSV-E097 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Science Soldier [1st Edition] PSV-E097 breaks even when it gems about 25% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $14.41).
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