Is Maxx C CT09-EN012 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 26× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Maxx C CT09-EN012 sells for $132 against $5.01 raw: a $127 spread, 26× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($29.62) 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)
- $5.01
- PSA 10
- $132
- PSA 9
- $29.62
- Gem premium
- 26×
- 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 | $132 | +$102 | +$76.61 | −$23.39 |
| PSA 9 | $29.62 | −$0.39 | −$25.39 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $18.65 | −$11.36 | −$36.36 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $5.01 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% | $55.12 | +$0.11 |
| 50% | $80.62 | +$25.61 |
| 75% | $106 | +$51.11 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 25%. 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 | $171 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $132 | −$39.38 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $79.00 | −$92.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $79.00 | −$92.00 | 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 Maxx C CT09-EN012 — FAQ
Is Maxx C CT09-EN012 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Maxx C CT09-EN012 sells for $132 against $5.01 raw: a $127 spread, 26× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($29.62) 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 Maxx C CT09-EN012 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Maxx C CT09-EN012 (YuGiOh Collectible Tins 2012) sells for about $132 versus $5.01 for a raw near-mint copy — a 26× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Maxx C CT09-EN012?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $171, ahead of PSA 10 at $132. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Maxx C CT09-EN012 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 Maxx C CT09-EN012 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Maxx C CT09-EN012 breaks even when it gems about 25% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $29.62).
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