Is Aegis of Gaia STON-EN068 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 28× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Aegis of Gaia STON-EN068 sells for $176 against $6.39 raw: a $170 spread, 28× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($22.71) 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)
- $6.39
- PSA 10
- $176
- PSA 9
- $22.71
- Gem premium
- 28×
- 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 | $176 | +$145 | +$120 | +$19.82 |
| PSA 9 | $22.71 | −$8.68 | −$33.68 | −$134 |
| PSA 8 | $15.19 | −$16.20 | −$41.20 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $6.39 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% | $61.09 | +$4.70 |
| 50% | $99.46 | +$43.07 |
| 75% | $138 | +$81.45 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 22%. 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 | $229 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $176 | −$52.79 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $106 | −$123 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $106 | −$123 | 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 Aegis of Gaia STON-EN068 — FAQ
Is Aegis of Gaia STON-EN068 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Aegis of Gaia STON-EN068 sells for $176 against $6.39 raw: a $170 spread, 28× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($22.71) 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 Aegis of Gaia STON-EN068 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Aegis of Gaia STON-EN068 (YuGiOh Strike of Neos) sells for about $176 versus $6.39 for a raw near-mint copy — a 28× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Aegis of Gaia STON-EN068?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $229, ahead of PSA 10 at $176. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Aegis of Gaia STON-EN068 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 Aegis of Gaia STON-EN068 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Aegis of Gaia STON-EN068 breaks even when it gems about 22% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $22.71).
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