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Is Gaia Soul the Combustible Collective [Ultimate Rare 1st Edition] RDS-EN028 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Gaia Soul the Combustible Collective [Ultimate Rare 1st Edition] RDS-EN028 sells for $521 against $12.73 raw: a $508 spread, 41× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($58.86) 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)
- $12.73
- PSA 10
- $521
- PSA 9
- $58.86
- Gem premium
- 41×
- 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 | $521 | +$483 | +$458 | +$358 |
| PSA 9 | $58.86 | +$21.13 | −$3.87 | −$104 |
| PSA 8 | $32.21 | −$5.52 | −$30.52 | −$131 |
Net = sale price − $12.73 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% | $174 | +$112 |
| 50% | $290 | +$227 |
| 75% | $405 | +$343 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 1%. 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 | $677 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $521 | −$156 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $313 | −$364 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $313 | −$364 | 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 Gaia Soul the Combustible Collective [Ultimate Rare 1st Edition] RDS-EN028 — FAQ
Is Gaia Soul the Combustible Collective [Ultimate Rare 1st Edition] RDS-EN028 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Gaia Soul the Combustible Collective [Ultimate Rare 1st Edition] RDS-EN028 sells for $521 against $12.73 raw: a $508 spread, 41× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($58.86) 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 Gaia Soul the Combustible Collective [Ultimate Rare 1st Edition] RDS-EN028 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Gaia Soul the Combustible Collective [Ultimate Rare 1st Edition] RDS-EN028 (YuGiOh Rise of Destiny) sells for about $521 versus $12.73 for a raw near-mint copy — a 41× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Gaia Soul the Combustible Collective [Ultimate Rare 1st Edition] RDS-EN028?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $677, ahead of PSA 10 at $521. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Gaia Soul the Combustible Collective [Ultimate Rare 1st Edition] RDS-EN028 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 Gaia Soul the Combustible Collective [Ultimate Rare 1st Edition] RDS-EN028 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Gaia Soul the Combustible Collective [Ultimate Rare 1st Edition] RDS-EN028 breaks even when it gems about 1% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $58.86).
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