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Is The Creator [Ultimate Rare 1st Edition] RDS-EN005 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 The Creator [Ultimate Rare 1st Edition] RDS-EN005 sells for $1,979 against $30.00 raw: a $1,949 spread, 66× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($220) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $30.00
- PSA 10
- $1,979
- PSA 9
- $220
- Gem premium
- 66×
- As of
- Sep 13, 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 | $1,979 | +$1,924 | +$1,899 | +$1,799 |
| PSA 9 | $220 | +$165 | +$140 | +$40.00 |
| PSA 8 | $82.98 | +$27.98 | +$2.98 | −$97.02 |
Net = sale price − $30.00 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% | $660 | +$580 |
| 50% | $1,100 | +$1,020 |
| 75% | $1,539 | +$1,459 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $2,573 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $1,979 | −$594 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $1,188 | −$1,385 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $1,188 | −$1,385 | 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 The Creator [Ultimate Rare 1st Edition] RDS-EN005 — FAQ
Is The Creator [Ultimate Rare 1st Edition] RDS-EN005 worth grading?
A PSA 10 The Creator [Ultimate Rare 1st Edition] RDS-EN005 sells for $1,979 against $30.00 raw: a $1,949 spread, 66× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($220) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 The Creator [Ultimate Rare 1st Edition] RDS-EN005 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 The Creator [Ultimate Rare 1st Edition] RDS-EN005 (YuGiOh Rise of Destiny) sells for about $1,979 versus $30.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 66× premium as of Sep 13, 2026.
Which grading company is best for The Creator [Ultimate Rare 1st Edition] RDS-EN005?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $2,573, ahead of PSA 10 at $1,979. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does The Creator [Ultimate Rare 1st Edition] RDS-EN005 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.
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