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Is Genex Neutron [1st Edition] TSHD-EN097 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 11× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Genex Neutron [1st Edition] TSHD-EN097 sells for $64.72 against $5.65 raw: a $59.07 spread, 11× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($29.72) 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)
- $5.65
- PSA 10
- $64.72
- PSA 9
- $29.72
- Gem premium
- 11×
- 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 | $64.72 | +$34.07 | +$9.07 | −$90.93 |
| PSA 9 | $29.72 | −$0.93 | −$25.93 | −$126 |
| PSA 8 | $18.34 | −$12.31 | −$37.31 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $5.65 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% | $38.47 | −$17.18 |
| 50% | $47.22 | −$8.43 |
| 75% | $55.97 | +$0.32 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 74%. 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 | $84.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $64.72 | −$19.28 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $39.00 | −$45.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $39.00 | −$45.00 | 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 Genex Neutron [1st Edition] TSHD-EN097 — FAQ
Is Genex Neutron [1st Edition] TSHD-EN097 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Genex Neutron [1st Edition] TSHD-EN097 sells for $64.72 against $5.65 raw: a $59.07 spread, 11× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($29.72) 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 Genex Neutron [1st Edition] TSHD-EN097 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Genex Neutron [1st Edition] TSHD-EN097 (YuGiOh The Shining Darkness) sells for about $64.72 versus $5.65 for a raw near-mint copy — a 11× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Genex Neutron [1st Edition] TSHD-EN097?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $84.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $64.72. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Genex Neutron [1st Edition] TSHD-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 Genex Neutron [1st Edition] TSHD-EN097 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Genex Neutron [1st Edition] TSHD-EN097 breaks even when it gems about 74% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $29.72).
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