Is Minerva, the Exalted Lightsworn YCSW-EN008 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Minerva, the Exalted Lightsworn YCSW-EN008 sells for $2,525 against $1,762 raw: a $763 spread, 1.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,295) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $1,762
- Grade 9.5
- $2,525
- PSA 9
- $2,295
- Gem premium
- 1.4×
- As of
- Sep 13, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — Grade 9.5 | $2,525 | +$738 | +$713 | +$613 |
| PSA 9 | $2,295 | +$508 | +$483 | +$383 |
| PSA 8 | $2,087 | +$300 | +$275 | +$175 |
Net = sale price − $1,762 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% | $2,353 | +$541 |
| 50% | $2,410 | +$598 |
| 75% | $2,468 | +$656 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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Grading Minerva, the Exalted Lightsworn YCSW-EN008 — FAQ
Is Minerva, the Exalted Lightsworn YCSW-EN008 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Minerva, the Exalted Lightsworn YCSW-EN008 sells for $2,525 against $1,762 raw: a $763 spread, 1.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,295) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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