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Is Metaphys Horus [Ultimate Rare] SECE-EN049 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Metaphys Horus [Ultimate Rare] SECE-EN049 sells for $137 against $8.99 raw: a $128 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.68) 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)
- $8.99
- PSA 10
- $137
- PSA 9
- $44.68
- Gem premium
- 15×
- 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 | $137 | +$103 | +$77.70 | −$22.30 |
| PSA 9 | $44.68 | +$10.69 | −$14.31 | −$114 |
| PSA 8 | $21.50 | −$12.49 | −$37.49 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $8.99 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% | $67.68 | +$8.69 |
| 50% | $90.69 | +$31.70 |
| 75% | $114 | +$54.70 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 16%. 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 | $178 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $137 | −$41.31 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $82.00 | −$96.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $82.00 | −$96.00 | 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 Metaphys Horus [Ultimate Rare] SECE-EN049 — FAQ
Is Metaphys Horus [Ultimate Rare] SECE-EN049 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Metaphys Horus [Ultimate Rare] SECE-EN049 sells for $137 against $8.99 raw: a $128 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.68) 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 Metaphys Horus [Ultimate Rare] SECE-EN049 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Metaphys Horus [Ultimate Rare] SECE-EN049 (YuGiOh Secrets of Eternity) sells for about $137 versus $8.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 15× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Metaphys Horus [Ultimate Rare] SECE-EN049?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $178, ahead of PSA 10 at $137. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Metaphys Horus [Ultimate Rare] SECE-EN049 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 Metaphys Horus [Ultimate Rare] SECE-EN049 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Metaphys Horus [Ultimate Rare] SECE-EN049 breaks even when it gems about 16% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $44.68).
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