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Is Solar Recharge [Ultimate Rare] LODT-EN052 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Solar Recharge [Ultimate Rare] LODT-EN052 brings $107 versus $51.50 raw — a $55.75 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($44.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $51.50
- PSA 10
- $107
- PSA 9
- $44.00
- Gem premium
- 2.1×
- 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 | $107 | +$30.75 | +$5.75 | −$94.25 |
| PSA 9 | $44.00 | −$32.50 | −$57.50 | −$158 |
| PSA 8 | $40.00 | −$36.50 | −$61.50 | −$162 |
Net = sale price − $51.50 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% | $59.81 | −$41.69 |
| 50% | $75.63 | −$25.88 |
| 75% | $91.44 | −$10.06 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 91%. 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 | $139 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $107 | −$31.75 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $64.00 | −$75.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $64.00 | −$75.00 | 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 Solar Recharge [Ultimate Rare] LODT-EN052 — FAQ
Is Solar Recharge [Ultimate Rare] LODT-EN052 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Solar Recharge [Ultimate Rare] LODT-EN052 brings $107 versus $51.50 raw — a $55.75 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($44.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Solar Recharge [Ultimate Rare] LODT-EN052 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Solar Recharge [Ultimate Rare] LODT-EN052 (YuGiOh Light of Destruction) sells for about $107 versus $51.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.1× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Solar Recharge [Ultimate Rare] LODT-EN052?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $139, ahead of PSA 10 at $107. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Solar Recharge [Ultimate Rare] LODT-EN052 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 Solar Recharge [Ultimate Rare] LODT-EN052 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Solar Recharge [Ultimate Rare] LODT-EN052 breaks even when it gems about 91% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $44.00).
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