Is Vorse Raider CT2-EN003 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Vorse Raider CT2-EN003 sells for $225 against $7.40 raw: a $217 spread, 30× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($56.00) 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)
- $7.40
- PSA 10
- $225
- PSA 9
- $56.00
- Gem premium
- 30×
- 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 | $225 | +$192 | +$167 | +$67.10 |
| PSA 9 | $56.00 | +$23.60 | −$1.40 | −$101 |
| PSA 8 | $50.49 | +$18.09 | −$6.91 | −$107 |
Net = sale price − $7.40 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% | $98.13 | +$40.72 |
| 50% | $140 | +$82.85 |
| 75% | $182 | +$125 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 1%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $300 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $292 | −$7.99 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $225 | −$75.49 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $135 | −$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 Vorse Raider CT2-EN003 — FAQ
Is Vorse Raider CT2-EN003 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Vorse Raider CT2-EN003 sells for $225 against $7.40 raw: a $217 spread, 30× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($56.00) 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 Vorse Raider CT2-EN003 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Vorse Raider CT2-EN003 (YuGiOh Collectible Tins 2005) sells for about $225 versus $7.40 for a raw near-mint copy — a 30× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Vorse Raider CT2-EN003?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $300, ahead of BGS 10 at $292. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Vorse Raider CT2-EN003 need for a CGC 10?
CGC publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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 Vorse Raider CT2-EN003 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Vorse Raider CT2-EN003 breaks even when it gems about 1% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $56.00).
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