Is Guardian of Order LODT-EN000 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Guardian of Order LODT-EN000 sells for $70.50 against $6.71 raw: a $63.79 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($33.80) 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)
- $6.71
- PSA 10
- $70.50
- PSA 9
- $33.80
- Gem premium
- 11×
- 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 | $70.50 | +$38.79 | +$13.79 | −$86.21 |
| PSA 9 | $33.80 | +$2.09 | −$22.91 | −$123 |
| PSA 8 | $20.16 | −$11.55 | −$36.55 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $6.71 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% | $42.97 | −$13.74 |
| 50% | $52.15 | −$4.56 |
| 75% | $61.33 | +$4.62 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 62%. 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 | $92.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $70.50 | −$21.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $42.00 | −$50.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $42.00 | −$50.00 | 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 Guardian of Order LODT-EN000 — FAQ
Is Guardian of Order LODT-EN000 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Guardian of Order LODT-EN000 sells for $70.50 against $6.71 raw: a $63.79 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($33.80) 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 Guardian of Order LODT-EN000 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Guardian of Order LODT-EN000 (YuGiOh Light of Destruction) sells for about $70.50 versus $6.71 for a raw near-mint copy — a 11× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Guardian of Order LODT-EN000?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $92.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $70.50. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Guardian of Order LODT-EN000 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 Guardian of Order LODT-EN000 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Guardian of Order LODT-EN000 breaks even when it gems about 62% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $33.80).
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