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Is Sogen [1st Edition] SDK-045 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 83× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Sogen [1st Edition] SDK-045 sells for $46.57 against $0.56 raw: a $46.01 spread, 83× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($7.00) 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)
- $0.56
- PSA 10
- $46.57
- PSA 9
- $7.00
- Gem premium
- 83×
- 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 | $46.57 | +$21.01 | −$3.99 | −$104 |
| PSA 9 | $7.00 | −$18.56 | −$43.56 | −$144 |
| PSA 8 | $6.25 | −$19.31 | −$44.31 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $0.56 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% | $16.89 | −$33.67 |
| 50% | $26.79 | −$23.77 |
| 75% | $36.68 | −$13.88 |
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 | $61.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $46.57 | −$14.43 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $28.00 | −$33.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $28.00 | −$33.00 | 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 Sogen [1st Edition] SDK-045 — FAQ
Is Sogen [1st Edition] SDK-045 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Sogen [1st Edition] SDK-045 sells for $46.57 against $0.56 raw: a $46.01 spread, 83× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($7.00) 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 Sogen [1st Edition] SDK-045 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Sogen [1st Edition] SDK-045 (YuGiOh Starter Deck: Kaiba) sells for about $46.57 versus $0.56 for a raw near-mint copy — a 83× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Sogen [1st Edition] SDK-045?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $61.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $46.57. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Sogen [1st Edition] SDK-045 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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