Is Kai Asakura [Sapphire] #26 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 14× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Kai Asakura [Sapphire] #26 sells for $45.57 against $3.36 raw: a $42.21 spread, 14× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($15.33) 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)
- $3.36
- PSA 10
- $45.57
- PSA 9
- $15.33
- Gem premium
- 14×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $45.57 | +$17.21 | −$7.79 | −$108 |
| PSA 9 | $15.33 | −$13.03 | −$38.03 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $8.05 | −$20.31 | −$45.31 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $3.36 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% | $22.89 | −$30.47 |
| 50% | $30.45 | −$22.91 |
| 75% | $38.01 | −$15.35 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $59.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $45.57 | −$13.43 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $27.00 | −$32.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $27.00 | −$32.00 | 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 Kai Asakura [Sapphire] #26 — FAQ
Is Kai Asakura [Sapphire] #26 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kai Asakura [Sapphire] #26 sells for $45.57 against $3.36 raw: a $42.21 spread, 14× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($15.33) 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 Kai Asakura [Sapphire] #26 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kai Asakura [Sapphire] #26 (Ufc Cards 2026 Topps Chrome UFC) sells for about $45.57 versus $3.36 for a raw near-mint copy — a 14× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kai Asakura [Sapphire] #26?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $59.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $45.57. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kai Asakura [Sapphire] #26 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.
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