Is Earthbound Linewalker ABPF-EN088 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Earthbound Linewalker ABPF-EN088 sells for $189 against $6.84 raw: a $182 spread, 28× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($33.99) 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)
- $6.84
- PSA 10
- $189
- PSA 9
- $33.99
- Gem premium
- 28×
- As of
- Nov 8, 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 | $189 | +$157 | +$132 | +$31.69 |
| PSA 9 | $33.99 | +$2.15 | −$22.85 | −$123 |
| PSA 8 | $20.25 | −$11.59 | −$36.59 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $6.84 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% | $72.63 | +$15.78 |
| 50% | $111 | +$54.42 |
| 75% | $150 | +$93.06 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 15%. 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 | $245 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $189 | −$56.47 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $113 | −$132 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $75.00 | −$170 | 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 Earthbound Linewalker ABPF-EN088 — FAQ
Is Earthbound Linewalker ABPF-EN088 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Earthbound Linewalker ABPF-EN088 sells for $189 against $6.84 raw: a $182 spread, 28× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($33.99) 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 Earthbound Linewalker ABPF-EN088 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Earthbound Linewalker ABPF-EN088 (YuGiOh Absolute Powerforce) sells for about $189 versus $6.84 for a raw near-mint copy — a 28× premium as of Nov 8, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Earthbound Linewalker ABPF-EN088?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $245, ahead of PSA 10 at $189. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Earthbound Linewalker ABPF-EN088 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 Earthbound Linewalker ABPF-EN088 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Earthbound Linewalker ABPF-EN088 breaks even when it gems about 15% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $33.99).
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