Is Invocation - Sword CORI-EN053 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 17× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Invocation - Sword CORI-EN053 sells for $48.93 against $2.95 raw: a $45.98 spread, 17× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($13.82) 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)
- $2.95
- PSA 10
- $48.93
- PSA 9
- $13.82
- Gem premium
- 17×
- As of
- Nov 8, 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 | $48.93 | +$20.98 | −$4.02 | −$104 |
| PSA 9 | $13.82 | −$14.13 | −$39.13 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $11.20 | −$16.75 | −$41.75 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $2.95 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% | $22.60 | −$30.35 |
| 50% | $31.38 | −$21.57 |
| 75% | $40.15 | −$12.80 |
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 | $64.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $48.93 | −$15.07 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $29.00 | −$35.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $20.00 | −$44.00 | 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 Invocation - Sword CORI-EN053 — FAQ
Is Invocation - Sword CORI-EN053 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Invocation - Sword CORI-EN053 sells for $48.93 against $2.95 raw: a $45.98 spread, 17× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($13.82) 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 Invocation - Sword CORI-EN053 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Invocation - Sword CORI-EN053 (YuGiOh Chaos Origins) sells for about $48.93 versus $2.95 for a raw near-mint copy — a 17× premium as of Nov 8, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Invocation - Sword CORI-EN053?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $64.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $48.93. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Invocation - Sword CORI-EN053 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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