Is Trap Hole LB-57 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 59× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Trap Hole LB-57 sells for $265 against $4.52 raw: a $260 spread, 59× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($19.53) 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)
- $4.52
- PSA 10
- $265
- PSA 9
- $19.53
- 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 | $265 | +$235 | +$210 | +$110 |
| PSA 9 | $19.53 | −$9.99 | −$34.99 | −$135 |
| PSA 8 | $13.76 | −$15.76 | −$40.76 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $4.52 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% | $80.82 | +$26.30 |
| 50% | $142 | +$87.59 |
| 75% | $203 | +$149 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 14%. 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 | $344 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $265 | −$79.30 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $159 | −$185 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $159 | −$185 | 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 | $265 | $159 | $344 | $159 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $21.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $19.53 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $13.76 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $5.82 |
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Grading Trap Hole LB-57 — FAQ
Is Trap Hole LB-57 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Trap Hole LB-57 sells for $265 against $4.52 raw: a $260 spread, 59× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($19.53) 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 Trap Hole LB-57 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Trap Hole LB-57 (YuGiOh Japanese Legend of Blue-Eyes White Dragon) sells for about $265 versus $4.52 for a raw near-mint copy — a 59× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Trap Hole LB-57?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $344, ahead of PSA 10 at $265. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Trap Hole LB-57 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 Trap Hole LB-57 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Trap Hole LB-57 breaks even when it gems about 14% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $19.53).
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