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Is Core Transport Unit [1st Edition] ABPF-EN089 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 6.0× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Core Transport Unit [1st Edition] ABPF-EN089 sells for $76.69 against $12.88 raw: a $63.81 spread, 6.0× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($37.00) 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)
- $12.88
- PSA 10
- $76.69
- PSA 9
- $37.00
- Gem premium
- 6.0×
- 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 | $76.69 | +$38.81 | +$13.81 | −$86.19 |
| PSA 9 | $37.00 | −$0.88 | −$25.88 | −$126 |
| PSA 8 | $33.72 | −$4.16 | −$29.16 | −$129 |
Net = sale price − $12.88 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% | $46.92 | −$15.96 |
| 50% | $56.84 | −$6.04 |
| 75% | $66.77 | +$3.89 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 65%. 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 | $100 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $76.69 | −$23.31 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $46.00 | −$54.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $31.00 | −$69.00 | 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 [1st Edition] ABPF-EN089 — FAQ
Is Core Transport Unit [1st Edition] ABPF-EN089 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Core Transport Unit [1st Edition] ABPF-EN089 sells for $76.69 against $12.88 raw: a $63.81 spread, 6.0× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($37.00) 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 [1st Edition] ABPF-EN089 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Core Transport Unit [1st Edition] ABPF-EN089 (YuGiOh Absolute Powerforce) sells for about $76.69 versus $12.88 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.0× premium as of Nov 8, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Core Transport Unit [1st Edition] ABPF-EN089?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $100, ahead of PSA 10 at $76.69. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Core Transport Unit [1st Edition] 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.
What gem rate makes grading Core Transport Unit [1st Edition] ABPF-EN089 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Core Transport Unit [1st Edition] ABPF-EN089 breaks even when it gems about 65% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $37.00).
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