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Is Zeman the Ape King [1st Edition] ABPF-EN097 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 26× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Zeman the Ape King [1st Edition] ABPF-EN097 sells for $293 against $11.31 raw: a $281 spread, 26× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($35.00) 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)
- $11.31
- PSA 10
- $293
- PSA 9
- $35.00
- Gem premium
- 26×
- 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 | $293 | +$256 | +$231 | +$131 |
| PSA 9 | $35.00 | −$1.31 | −$26.31 | −$126 |
| PSA 8 | $30.29 | −$6.02 | −$31.02 | −$131 |
Net = sale price − $11.31 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% | $99.38 | +$38.07 |
| 50% | $164 | +$102 |
| 75% | $228 | +$167 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 10%. 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 | $380 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $293 | −$87.48 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $176 | −$204 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $117 | −$263 | 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 Zeman the Ape King [1st Edition] ABPF-EN097 — FAQ
Is Zeman the Ape King [1st Edition] ABPF-EN097 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Zeman the Ape King [1st Edition] ABPF-EN097 sells for $293 against $11.31 raw: a $281 spread, 26× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($35.00) 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 Zeman the Ape King [1st Edition] ABPF-EN097 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Zeman the Ape King [1st Edition] ABPF-EN097 (YuGiOh Absolute Powerforce) sells for about $293 versus $11.31 for a raw near-mint copy — a 26× premium as of Nov 8, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Zeman the Ape King [1st Edition] ABPF-EN097?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $380, ahead of PSA 10 at $293. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Zeman the Ape King [1st Edition] ABPF-EN097 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 Zeman the Ape King [1st Edition] ABPF-EN097 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Zeman the Ape King [1st Edition] ABPF-EN097 breaks even when it gems about 10% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $35.00).
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