Is Sonic Maid TP2-012 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Sonic Maid TP2-012 brings $157 versus $56.72 raw — a $100 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($68.10) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $56.72
- PSA 10
- $157
- PSA 9
- $68.10
- Gem premium
- 2.8×
- 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 | $157 | +$75.49 | +$50.49 | −$49.51 |
| PSA 9 | $68.10 | −$13.62 | −$38.62 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $54.99 | −$26.73 | −$51.73 | −$152 |
Net = sale price − $56.72 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% | $90.38 | −$16.34 |
| 50% | $113 | +$5.94 |
| 75% | $135 | +$28.21 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 43%. 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 | $204 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $157 | −$46.79 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $94.00 | −$110 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $94.00 | −$110 | 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 Sonic Maid TP2-012 — FAQ
Is Sonic Maid TP2-012 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Sonic Maid TP2-012 brings $157 versus $56.72 raw — a $100 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($68.10) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Sonic Maid TP2-012 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Sonic Maid TP2-012 (YuGiOh Tournament Pack: 2nd Season) sells for about $157 versus $56.72 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.8× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Sonic Maid TP2-012?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $204, ahead of PSA 10 at $157. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Sonic Maid TP2-012 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 Sonic Maid TP2-012 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Sonic Maid TP2-012 breaks even when it gems about 43% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $68.10).
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