Is Gladiator Beast Alexander [1st Edition] GLAS-EN017 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Gladiator Beast Alexander [1st Edition] GLAS-EN017 brings $29.14 versus $2.93 raw — a $26.21 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.93
- PSA 10
- $29.14
- PSA 9
- $15.50
- Gem premium
- 9.9×
- 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 | $29.14 | +$1.21 | −$23.79 | −$124 |
| PSA 9 | $15.50 | −$12.43 | −$37.43 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $11.53 | −$16.40 | −$41.40 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $2.93 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% | $18.91 | −$34.02 |
| 50% | $22.32 | −$30.61 |
| 75% | $25.73 | −$27.20 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $38.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $29.14 | −$8.86 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $17.00 | −$21.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $17.00 | −$21.00 | 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 Gladiator Beast Alexander [1st Edition] GLAS-EN017 — FAQ
Is Gladiator Beast Alexander [1st Edition] GLAS-EN017 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Gladiator Beast Alexander [1st Edition] GLAS-EN017 brings $29.14 versus $2.93 raw — a $26.21 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Gladiator Beast Alexander [1st Edition] GLAS-EN017 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Gladiator Beast Alexander [1st Edition] GLAS-EN017 (YuGiOh Gladiator's Assault) sells for about $29.14 versus $2.93 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.9× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Gladiator Beast Alexander [1st Edition] GLAS-EN017?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $38.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $29.14. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Gladiator Beast Alexander [1st Edition] GLAS-EN017 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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