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Is Sanwitch [1st Edition] SOD-EN036 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 88× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Sanwitch [1st Edition] SOD-EN036 sells for $57.94 against $0.66 raw: a $57.28 spread, 88× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($7.00) 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)
- $0.66
- PSA 10
- $57.94
- PSA 9
- $7.00
- Gem premium
- 88×
- 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 | $57.94 | +$32.28 | +$7.28 | −$92.72 |
| PSA 9 | $7.00 | −$18.66 | −$43.66 | −$144 |
| PSA 8 | $6.47 | −$19.19 | −$44.19 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $0.66 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% | $19.73 | −$30.93 |
| 50% | $32.47 | −$18.19 |
| 75% | $45.20 | −$5.45 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 86%. 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 | $75.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $57.94 | −$17.06 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $35.00 | −$40.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $35.00 | −$40.00 | 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 Sanwitch [1st Edition] SOD-EN036 — FAQ
Is Sanwitch [1st Edition] SOD-EN036 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Sanwitch [1st Edition] SOD-EN036 sells for $57.94 against $0.66 raw: a $57.28 spread, 88× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($7.00) 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 Sanwitch [1st Edition] SOD-EN036 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Sanwitch [1st Edition] SOD-EN036 (YuGiOh Soul of the Duelist) sells for about $57.94 versus $0.66 for a raw near-mint copy — a 88× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Sanwitch [1st Edition] SOD-EN036?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $75.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $57.94. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Sanwitch [1st Edition] SOD-EN036 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 Sanwitch [1st Edition] SOD-EN036 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Sanwitch [1st Edition] SOD-EN036 breaks even when it gems about 86% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $7.00).
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