Is Axe of Despair SRL-002 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Axe of Despair SRL-002 sells for $237 against $9.07 raw: a $228 spread, 26× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($45.08) 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)
- $9.07
- PSA 10
- $237
- PSA 9
- $45.08
- Gem premium
- 26×
- As of
- Aug 9, 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 | $237 | +$203 | +$178 | +$77.59 |
| PSA 9 | $45.08 | +$11.01 | −$13.99 | −$114 |
| PSA 8 | $25.23 | −$8.84 | −$33.84 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $9.07 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% | $92.97 | +$33.91 |
| 50% | $141 | +$81.80 |
| 75% | $189 | +$130 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 7%. 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 | $308 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $237 | −$71.34 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $142 | −$166 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $142 | −$166 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $237 | $142 | $308 | $142 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $50.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $45.08 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $25.23 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $13.42 |
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Grading Axe of Despair SRL-002 — FAQ
Is Axe of Despair SRL-002 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Axe of Despair SRL-002 sells for $237 against $9.07 raw: a $228 spread, 26× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($45.08) 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 Axe of Despair SRL-002 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Axe of Despair SRL-002 (YuGiOh Spell Ruler) sells for about $237 versus $9.07 for a raw near-mint copy — a 26× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Axe of Despair SRL-002?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $308, ahead of PSA 10 at $237. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Axe of Despair SRL-002 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 Axe of Despair SRL-002 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Axe of Despair SRL-002 breaks even when it gems about 7% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $45.08).
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