Is Messenger of Peace SRL-102 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 33× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Messenger of Peace SRL-102 sells for $101 against $3.05 raw: a $97.50 spread, 33× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($15.36) 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)
- $3.05
- PSA 10
- $101
- PSA 9
- $15.36
- Gem premium
- 33×
- 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 | $101 | +$72.50 | +$47.50 | −$52.50 |
| PSA 9 | $15.36 | −$12.69 | −$37.69 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $11.89 | −$16.16 | −$41.16 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $3.05 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% | $36.66 | −$16.39 |
| 50% | $57.95 | +$4.91 |
| 75% | $79.25 | +$26.20 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 44%. 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 | $131 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $101 | −$30.45 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $60.00 | −$71.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $60.00 | −$71.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $101 | $60.00 | $131 | $60.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $17.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $15.36 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $11.89 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $4.57 |
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Grading Messenger of Peace SRL-102 — FAQ
Is Messenger of Peace SRL-102 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Messenger of Peace SRL-102 sells for $101 against $3.05 raw: a $97.50 spread, 33× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($15.36) 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 Messenger of Peace SRL-102 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Messenger of Peace SRL-102 (YuGiOh Spell Ruler) sells for about $101 versus $3.05 for a raw near-mint copy — a 33× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Messenger of Peace SRL-102?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $131, ahead of PSA 10 at $101. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Messenger of Peace SRL-102 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 Messenger of Peace SRL-102 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Messenger of Peace SRL-102 breaks even when it gems about 44% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $15.36).
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