Is Core Transport Unit ABPF-EN089 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 4.2× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Core Transport Unit ABPF-EN089 sells for $59.00 against $14.06 raw: a $44.94 spread, 4.2× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($39.00) 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)
- $14.06
- PSA 10
- $59.00
- PSA 9
- $39.00
- Gem premium
- 4.2×
- 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 | $59.00 | +$19.94 | −$5.06 | −$105 |
| PSA 9 | $39.00 | −$0.06 | −$25.06 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $36.35 | −$2.71 | −$27.71 | −$128 |
Net = sale price − $14.06 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% | $44.00 | −$20.06 |
| 50% | $49.00 | −$15.06 |
| 75% | $54.00 | −$10.06 |
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 | $77.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $59.00 | −$18.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $35.00 | −$42.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $24.00 | −$53.00 | 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 Core Transport Unit ABPF-EN089 — FAQ
Is Core Transport Unit ABPF-EN089 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Core Transport Unit ABPF-EN089 sells for $59.00 against $14.06 raw: a $44.94 spread, 4.2× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($39.00) 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 Core Transport Unit ABPF-EN089 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Core Transport Unit ABPF-EN089 (YuGiOh Absolute Powerforce) sells for about $59.00 versus $14.06 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.2× premium as of Nov 8, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Core Transport Unit ABPF-EN089?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $77.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $59.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Core Transport Unit ABPF-EN089 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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