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Is Tellarknight Ptolemaeus [Ultimate Rare] CROS-EN050 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Tellarknight Ptolemaeus [Ultimate Rare] CROS-EN050 sells for $110 against $13.11 raw: a $96.89 spread, 8.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($65.21) 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)
- $13.11
- PSA 10
- $110
- PSA 9
- $65.21
- Gem premium
- 8.4×
- 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 | $110 | +$71.89 | +$46.89 | −$53.11 |
| PSA 9 | $65.21 | +$27.10 | +$2.10 | −$97.90 |
| PSA 8 | $3.10 | −$35.01 | −$60.01 | −$160 |
Net = sale price − $13.11 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% | $76.41 | +$13.30 |
| 50% | $87.60 | +$24.49 |
| 75% | $98.80 | +$35.69 |
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 | $143 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $110 | −$33.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $66.00 | −$77.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $66.00 | −$77.00 | 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 Tellarknight Ptolemaeus [Ultimate Rare] CROS-EN050 — FAQ
Is Tellarknight Ptolemaeus [Ultimate Rare] CROS-EN050 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Tellarknight Ptolemaeus [Ultimate Rare] CROS-EN050 sells for $110 against $13.11 raw: a $96.89 spread, 8.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($65.21) 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 Tellarknight Ptolemaeus [Ultimate Rare] CROS-EN050 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Tellarknight Ptolemaeus [Ultimate Rare] CROS-EN050 (YuGiOh Crossed Souls) sells for about $110 versus $13.11 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.4× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Tellarknight Ptolemaeus [Ultimate Rare] CROS-EN050?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $143, ahead of PSA 10 at $110. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Tellarknight Ptolemaeus [Ultimate Rare] CROS-EN050 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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