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Is Bujintei Kagutsuchi [Ultimate Rare] SHSP-EN053 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Bujintei Kagutsuchi [Ultimate Rare] SHSP-EN053 sells for $212 against $13.10 raw: a $199 spread, 16× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($64.86) 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)
- $13.10
- PSA 10
- $212
- PSA 9
- $64.86
- Gem premium
- 16×
- As of
- Sep 13, 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 | $212 | +$174 | +$149 | +$49.01 |
| PSA 9 | $64.86 | +$26.76 | +$1.76 | −$98.24 |
| PSA 8 | $34.10 | −$4.00 | −$29.00 | −$129 |
Net = sale price − $13.10 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% | $102 | +$38.57 |
| 50% | $138 | +$75.39 |
| 75% | $175 | +$112 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $276 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $212 | −$63.89 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $127 | −$149 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $127 | −$149 | 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 Bujintei Kagutsuchi [Ultimate Rare] SHSP-EN053 — FAQ
Is Bujintei Kagutsuchi [Ultimate Rare] SHSP-EN053 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Bujintei Kagutsuchi [Ultimate Rare] SHSP-EN053 sells for $212 against $13.10 raw: a $199 spread, 16× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($64.86) 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 Bujintei Kagutsuchi [Ultimate Rare] SHSP-EN053 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Bujintei Kagutsuchi [Ultimate Rare] SHSP-EN053 (YuGiOh Shadow Specters) sells for about $212 versus $13.10 for a raw near-mint copy — a 16× premium as of Sep 13, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Bujintei Kagutsuchi [Ultimate Rare] SHSP-EN053?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $276, ahead of PSA 10 at $212. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Bujintei Kagutsuchi [Ultimate Rare] SHSP-EN053 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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