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Is Mind on Air [Ultimate Rare 1st Edition] SOD-EN027 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 7.8× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Mind on Air [Ultimate Rare 1st Edition] SOD-EN027 sells for $304 against $39.22 raw: a $265 spread, 7.8× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($47.00) 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)
- $39.22
- PSA 10
- $304
- PSA 9
- $47.00
- Gem premium
- 7.8×
- 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 | $304 | +$240 | +$215 | +$115 |
| PSA 9 | $47.00 | −$17.22 | −$42.22 | −$142 |
| PSA 8 | $42.68 | −$21.54 | −$46.54 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $39.22 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% | $111 | +$22.03 |
| 50% | $176 | +$86.28 |
| 75% | $240 | +$151 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 16%. 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 | $395 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $304 | −$91.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $182 | −$213 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $182 | −$213 | 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 Mind on Air [Ultimate Rare 1st Edition] SOD-EN027 — FAQ
Is Mind on Air [Ultimate Rare 1st Edition] SOD-EN027 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mind on Air [Ultimate Rare 1st Edition] SOD-EN027 sells for $304 against $39.22 raw: a $265 spread, 7.8× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($47.00) 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 Mind on Air [Ultimate Rare 1st Edition] SOD-EN027 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mind on Air [Ultimate Rare 1st Edition] SOD-EN027 (YuGiOh Soul of the Duelist) sells for about $304 versus $39.22 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.8× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mind on Air [Ultimate Rare 1st Edition] SOD-EN027?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $395, ahead of PSA 10 at $304. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mind on Air [Ultimate Rare 1st Edition] SOD-EN027 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 Mind on Air [Ultimate Rare 1st Edition] SOD-EN027 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Mind on Air [Ultimate Rare 1st Edition] SOD-EN027 breaks even when it gems about 16% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $47.00).
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