Is Armored Starfish LOB-116 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 195× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Armored Starfish LOB-116 sells for $42.95 against $0.22 raw: a $42.73 spread, 195× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($9.00) 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)
- $0.22
- PSA 10
- $42.95
- PSA 9
- $9.00
- Gem premium
- 195×
- 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 | $42.95 | +$17.73 | −$7.27 | −$107 |
| PSA 9 | $9.00 | −$16.22 | −$41.22 | −$141 |
| PSA 8 | $8.61 | −$16.61 | −$41.61 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $0.22 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% | $17.49 | −$32.73 |
| 50% | $25.98 | −$24.24 |
| 75% | $34.46 | −$15.76 |
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 | $56.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $42.95 | −$13.05 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $26.00 | −$30.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $26.00 | −$30.00 | 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 Armored Starfish LOB-116 — FAQ
Is Armored Starfish LOB-116 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Armored Starfish LOB-116 sells for $42.95 against $0.22 raw: a $42.73 spread, 195× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($9.00) 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 Armored Starfish LOB-116 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Armored Starfish LOB-116 (YuGiOh Legend of Blue Eyes White Dragon) sells for about $42.95 versus $0.22 for a raw near-mint copy — a 195× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Armored Starfish LOB-116?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $56.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $42.95. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Armored Starfish LOB-116 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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