Is Lightforce Sword PSV-005 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 84× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Lightforce Sword PSV-005 sells for $73.71 against $0.88 raw: a $72.83 spread, 84× 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)
- $0.88
- PSA 10
- $73.71
- PSA 9
- $9.00
- Gem premium
- 84×
- 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 | $73.71 | +$47.83 | +$22.83 | −$77.17 |
| PSA 9 | $9.00 | −$16.88 | −$41.88 | −$142 |
| PSA 8 | $8.00 | −$17.88 | −$42.88 | −$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% | $25.18 | −$25.70 |
| 50% | $41.35 | −$9.53 |
| 75% | $57.53 | +$6.65 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 65%. 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 | $96.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $73.71 | −$22.29 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $44.00 | −$52.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $44.00 | −$52.00 | 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 Lightforce Sword PSV-005 — FAQ
Is Lightforce Sword PSV-005 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Lightforce Sword PSV-005 sells for $73.71 against $0.88 raw: a $72.83 spread, 84× 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 Lightforce Sword PSV-005 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Lightforce Sword PSV-005 (YuGiOh Pharaoh's Servant) sells for about $73.71 versus $0.88 for a raw near-mint copy — a 84× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lightforce Sword PSV-005?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $96.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $73.71. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Lightforce Sword PSV-005 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 Lightforce Sword PSV-005 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Lightforce Sword PSV-005 breaks even when it gems about 65% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $9.00).
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