Is Tri-Blaze Accelerator FOTB-EN041 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Tri-Blaze Accelerator FOTB-EN041 sells for $102 against $10.86 raw: a $91.39 spread, 9.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($53.97) 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)
- $10.86
- PSA 10
- $102
- PSA 9
- $53.97
- Gem premium
- 9.4×
- 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 | $102 | +$66.39 | +$41.39 | −$58.61 |
| PSA 9 | $53.97 | +$18.11 | −$6.89 | −$107 |
| PSA 8 | $29.22 | −$6.64 | −$31.64 | −$132 |
Net = sale price − $10.86 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% | $66.04 | +$5.18 |
| 50% | $78.11 | +$17.25 |
| 75% | $90.18 | +$29.32 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 14%. 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 | $133 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $102 | −$30.75 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $61.00 | −$72.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $61.00 | −$72.00 | 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 Tri-Blaze Accelerator FOTB-EN041 — FAQ
Is Tri-Blaze Accelerator FOTB-EN041 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Tri-Blaze Accelerator FOTB-EN041 sells for $102 against $10.86 raw: a $91.39 spread, 9.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($53.97) 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 Tri-Blaze Accelerator FOTB-EN041 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Tri-Blaze Accelerator FOTB-EN041 (YuGiOh Force of the Breaker) sells for about $102 versus $10.86 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.4× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Tri-Blaze Accelerator FOTB-EN041?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $133, ahead of PSA 10 at $102. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Tri-Blaze Accelerator FOTB-EN041 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 Tri-Blaze Accelerator FOTB-EN041 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Tri-Blaze Accelerator FOTB-EN041 breaks even when it gems about 14% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $53.97).
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