Is Prohibition PSV-039 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 62× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Prohibition PSV-039 sells for $145 against $2.35 raw: a $143 spread, 62× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($11.68) 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)
- $2.35
- PSA 10
- $145
- PSA 9
- $11.68
- Gem premium
- 62×
- 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 | $145 | +$118 | +$93.01 | −$6.99 |
| PSA 9 | $11.68 | −$15.67 | −$40.67 | −$141 |
| PSA 8 | $10.24 | −$17.11 | −$42.11 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $2.35 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% | $45.10 | −$7.25 |
| 50% | $78.52 | +$26.17 |
| 75% | $112 | +$59.59 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 30%. 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 | $189 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $145 | −$43.64 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $87.00 | −$102 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $87.00 | −$102 | 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 Prohibition PSV-039 — FAQ
Is Prohibition PSV-039 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Prohibition PSV-039 sells for $145 against $2.35 raw: a $143 spread, 62× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($11.68) 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 Prohibition PSV-039 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Prohibition PSV-039 (YuGiOh Pharaoh's Servant) sells for about $145 versus $2.35 for a raw near-mint copy — a 62× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Prohibition PSV-039?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $189, ahead of PSA 10 at $145. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Prohibition PSV-039 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 Prohibition PSV-039 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Prohibition PSV-039 breaks even when it gems about 30% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $11.68).
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