Is Armored Lizard SDJ-009 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 129× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Armored Lizard SDJ-009 sells for $46.49 against $0.36 raw: a $46.13 spread, 129× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($6.00) 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)
- $0.36
- PSA 10
- $46.49
- PSA 9
- $6.00
- Gem premium
- 129×
- 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 | $46.49 | +$21.13 | −$3.87 | −$104 |
| PSA 9 | $6.00 | −$19.36 | −$44.36 | −$144 |
| PSA 8 | $5.78 | −$19.58 | −$44.58 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $0.36 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% | $16.12 | −$34.24 |
| 50% | $26.25 | −$24.11 |
| 75% | $36.37 | −$13.99 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $60.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $46.49 | −$13.51 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $28.00 | −$32.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $28.00 | −$32.00 | 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 Armored Lizard SDJ-009 — FAQ
Is Armored Lizard SDJ-009 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Armored Lizard SDJ-009 sells for $46.49 against $0.36 raw: a $46.13 spread, 129× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($6.00) 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 Armored Lizard SDJ-009 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Armored Lizard SDJ-009 (YuGiOh Starter Deck: Joey) sells for about $46.49 versus $0.36 for a raw near-mint copy — a 129× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Armored Lizard SDJ-009?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $60.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $46.49. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Armored Lizard SDJ-009 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.
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