Is Vile Germs LOB-090 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Vile Germs LOB-090 brings $31.50 versus $0.88 raw — a $30.62 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($9.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.88
- PSA 10
- $31.50
- PSA 9
- $9.00
- Gem premium
- 36×
- 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 | $31.50 | +$5.62 | −$19.38 | −$119 |
| PSA 9 | $9.00 | −$16.88 | −$41.88 | −$142 |
| PSA 8 | $7.74 | −$18.14 | −$43.14 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $0.88 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% | $14.63 | −$36.26 |
| 50% | $20.25 | −$30.63 |
| 75% | $25.88 | −$25.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $86.36 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $41.00 | −$45.36 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $31.50 | −$54.86 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $19.00 | −$67.36 | 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 Vile Germs LOB-090 — FAQ
Is Vile Germs LOB-090 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Vile Germs LOB-090 brings $31.50 versus $0.88 raw — a $30.62 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($9.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Vile Germs LOB-090 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Vile Germs LOB-090 (YuGiOh Legend of Blue Eyes White Dragon) sells for about $31.50 versus $0.88 for a raw near-mint copy — a 36× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Vile Germs LOB-090?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $86.36, ahead of BGS 10 at $41.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Vile Germs LOB-090 need for a CGC 10?
CGC publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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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