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Is Goyo Guardian [1st Edition] PGL2-EN042 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Goyo Guardian [1st Edition] PGL2-EN042 sells for $105 against $6.57 raw: a $98.61 spread, 16× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.50) 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)
- $6.57
- PSA 10
- $105
- PSA 9
- $32.50
- Gem premium
- 16×
- 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 — PSA 10 | $105 | +$73.61 | +$48.61 | −$51.39 |
| PSA 9 | $32.50 | +$0.93 | −$24.07 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $19.58 | −$11.99 | −$36.99 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $6.57 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% | $50.67 | −$5.90 |
| 50% | $68.84 | +$12.27 |
| 75% | $87.01 | +$30.44 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 33%. 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 | $137 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $105 | −$31.82 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $63.00 | −$74.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $63.00 | −$74.00 | 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 Goyo Guardian [1st Edition] PGL2-EN042 — FAQ
Is Goyo Guardian [1st Edition] PGL2-EN042 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Goyo Guardian [1st Edition] PGL2-EN042 sells for $105 against $6.57 raw: a $98.61 spread, 16× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.50) 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.
How much is a PSA 10 Goyo Guardian [1st Edition] PGL2-EN042 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Goyo Guardian [1st Edition] PGL2-EN042 (YuGiOh Premium Gold: Return of the Bling) sells for about $105 versus $6.57 for a raw near-mint copy — a 16× premium as of Sep 13, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Goyo Guardian [1st Edition] PGL2-EN042?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $137, ahead of PSA 10 at $105. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Goyo Guardian [1st Edition] PGL2-EN042 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 Goyo Guardian [1st Edition] PGL2-EN042 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Goyo Guardian [1st Edition] PGL2-EN042 breaks even when it gems about 33% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $32.50).
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