Is Exile of the Wicked TP2-004 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 3.9× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Exile of the Wicked TP2-004 sells for $236 against $59.99 raw: a $176 spread, 3.9× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($80.44) 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)
- $59.99
- PSA 10
- $236
- PSA 9
- $80.44
- Gem premium
- 3.9×
- 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 | $236 | +$151 | +$126 | +$26.32 |
| PSA 9 | $80.44 | −$4.55 | −$29.55 | −$130 |
| PSA 8 | $49.49 | −$35.50 | −$60.50 | −$161 |
Net = sale price − $59.99 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% | $119 | +$9.42 |
| 50% | $158 | +$48.38 |
| 75% | $197 | +$87.35 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 19%. 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 | $307 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $236 | −$70.69 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $142 | −$165 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $142 | −$165 | 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 Exile of the Wicked TP2-004 — FAQ
Is Exile of the Wicked TP2-004 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Exile of the Wicked TP2-004 sells for $236 against $59.99 raw: a $176 spread, 3.9× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($80.44) 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 Exile of the Wicked TP2-004 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Exile of the Wicked TP2-004 (YuGiOh Tournament Pack: 2nd Season) sells for about $236 versus $59.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.9× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Exile of the Wicked TP2-004?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $307, ahead of PSA 10 at $236. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Exile of the Wicked TP2-004 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 Exile of the Wicked TP2-004 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Exile of the Wicked TP2-004 breaks even when it gems about 19% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $80.44).
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