Is Ghostrick Alucard SHSP-EN052 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Ghostrick Alucard SHSP-EN052 sells for $501 against $33.75 raw: a $467 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($168) 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)
- $33.75
- PSA 10
- $501
- PSA 9
- $168
- Gem premium
- 15×
- 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 | $501 | +$442 | +$417 | +$317 |
| PSA 9 | $168 | +$109 | +$83.99 | −$16.01 |
| PSA 8 | $80.26 | +$21.51 | −$3.49 | −$103 |
Net = sale price − $33.75 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% | $251 | +$167 |
| 50% | $334 | +$250 |
| 75% | $417 | +$334 |
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 | $651 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $501 | −$150 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $300 | −$351 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $300 | −$351 | 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 Ghostrick Alucard SHSP-EN052 — FAQ
Is Ghostrick Alucard SHSP-EN052 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ghostrick Alucard SHSP-EN052 sells for $501 against $33.75 raw: a $467 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($168) 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 Ghostrick Alucard SHSP-EN052 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ghostrick Alucard SHSP-EN052 (YuGiOh Shadow Specters) sells for about $501 versus $33.75 for a raw near-mint copy — a 15× premium as of Sep 13, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ghostrick Alucard SHSP-EN052?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $651, ahead of PSA 10 at $501. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ghostrick Alucard SHSP-EN052 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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