Is Elemental HERO Stratos CT07-EN006 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 29× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Elemental HERO Stratos CT07-EN006 sells for $146 against $4.95 raw: a $141 spread, 29× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($26.94) 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)
- $4.95
- PSA 10
- $146
- PSA 9
- $26.94
- Gem premium
- 29×
- 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 | $146 | +$116 | +$90.89 | −$9.11 |
| PSA 9 | $26.94 | −$3.01 | −$28.01 | −$128 |
| PSA 8 | $22.23 | −$7.72 | −$32.72 | −$133 |
Net = sale price − $4.95 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% | $56.67 | +$1.72 |
| 50% | $86.39 | +$31.44 |
| 75% | $116 | +$61.16 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 24%. 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 | $190 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $146 | −$44.16 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $88.00 | −$102 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $88.00 | −$102 | 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 Elemental HERO Stratos CT07-EN006 — FAQ
Is Elemental HERO Stratos CT07-EN006 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Elemental HERO Stratos CT07-EN006 sells for $146 against $4.95 raw: a $141 spread, 29× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($26.94) 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 Elemental HERO Stratos CT07-EN006 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Elemental HERO Stratos CT07-EN006 (YuGiOh Collectible Tins 2010) sells for about $146 versus $4.95 for a raw near-mint copy — a 29× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Elemental HERO Stratos CT07-EN006?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $190, ahead of PSA 10 at $146. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Elemental HERO Stratos CT07-EN006 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 Elemental HERO Stratos CT07-EN006 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Elemental HERO Stratos CT07-EN006 breaks even when it gems about 24% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $26.94).
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