Is Number 82: Heartlandraco AC18-EN011 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 13× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Number 82: Heartlandraco AC18-EN011 sells for $64.74 against $4.97 raw: a $59.77 spread, 13× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($24.60) 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)
- $4.97
- PSA 10
- $64.74
- PSA 9
- $24.60
- Gem premium
- 13×
- 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 | $64.74 | +$34.77 | +$9.77 | −$90.23 |
| PSA 9 | $24.60 | −$5.37 | −$30.37 | −$130 |
| PSA 8 | $16.04 | −$13.93 | −$38.93 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $4.97 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% | $34.64 | −$20.33 |
| 50% | $44.67 | −$10.30 |
| 75% | $54.70 | −$0.27 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 76%. 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 | $84.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $64.74 | −$19.26 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $39.00 | −$45.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $39.00 | −$45.00 | 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 Number 82: Heartlandraco AC18-EN011 — FAQ
Is Number 82: Heartlandraco AC18-EN011 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Number 82: Heartlandraco AC18-EN011 sells for $64.74 against $4.97 raw: a $59.77 spread, 13× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($24.60) 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 Number 82: Heartlandraco AC18-EN011 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Number 82: Heartlandraco AC18-EN011 (YuGiOh Advent Calendar 2018) sells for about $64.74 versus $4.97 for a raw near-mint copy — a 13× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Number 82: Heartlandraco AC18-EN011?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $84.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $64.74. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Number 82: Heartlandraco AC18-EN011 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 Number 82: Heartlandraco AC18-EN011 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Number 82: Heartlandraco AC18-EN011 breaks even when it gems about 76% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $24.60).
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