Is Psi-Impulse TDGS-EN052 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 104× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Psi-Impulse TDGS-EN052 sells for $43.56 against $0.42 raw: a $43.14 spread, 104× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($7.00) 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)
- $0.42
- PSA 10
- $43.56
- PSA 9
- $7.00
- Gem premium
- 104×
- 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 | $43.56 | +$18.14 | −$6.86 | −$107 |
| PSA 9 | $7.00 | −$18.42 | −$43.42 | −$143 |
| PSA 8 | $6.12 | −$19.30 | −$44.30 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $0.42 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% | $16.14 | −$34.28 |
| 50% | $25.28 | −$25.14 |
| 75% | $34.42 | −$16.00 |
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 | $57.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $43.56 | −$13.44 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $26.00 | −$31.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $26.00 | −$31.00 | 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 Psi-Impulse TDGS-EN052 — FAQ
Is Psi-Impulse TDGS-EN052 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Psi-Impulse TDGS-EN052 sells for $43.56 against $0.42 raw: a $43.14 spread, 104× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($7.00) 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 Psi-Impulse TDGS-EN052 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Psi-Impulse TDGS-EN052 (YuGiOh The Duelist Genesis) sells for about $43.56 versus $0.42 for a raw near-mint copy — a 104× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Psi-Impulse TDGS-EN052?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $57.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $43.56. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Psi-Impulse TDGS-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.
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