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Is Spirit of the Harp [1st Edition] LOB-078 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Spirit of the Harp [1st Edition] LOB-078 sells for $190 against $8.50 raw: a $181 spread, 22× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.99) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $8.50
- PSA 10
- $190
- PSA 9
- $39.99
- Gem premium
- 22×
- 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 | $190 | +$156 | +$131 | +$31.05 |
| PSA 9 | $39.99 | +$6.49 | −$18.51 | −$119 |
| PSA 8 | $12.50 | −$21.00 | −$46.00 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $8.50 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% | $77.38 | +$18.88 |
| 50% | $115 | +$56.27 |
| 75% | $152 | +$93.66 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 12%. 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 | $246 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $190 | −$56.45 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $114 | −$132 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $114 | −$132 | 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 Spirit of the Harp [1st Edition] LOB-078 — FAQ
Is Spirit of the Harp [1st Edition] LOB-078 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Spirit of the Harp [1st Edition] LOB-078 sells for $190 against $8.50 raw: a $181 spread, 22× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.99) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Spirit of the Harp [1st Edition] LOB-078 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Spirit of the Harp [1st Edition] LOB-078 (YuGiOh Legend of Blue Eyes White Dragon) sells for about $190 versus $8.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 22× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Spirit of the Harp [1st Edition] LOB-078?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $246, ahead of PSA 10 at $190. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Spirit of the Harp [1st Edition] LOB-078 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 Spirit of the Harp [1st Edition] LOB-078 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Spirit of the Harp [1st Edition] LOB-078 breaks even when it gems about 12% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $39.99).
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