Is Gate Guardian RP01-EN023 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 32× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Gate Guardian RP01-EN023 sells for $226 against $7.00 raw: a $219 spread, 32× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($20.00) 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)
- $7.00
- PSA 10
- $226
- PSA 9
- $20.00
- Gem premium
- 32×
- As of
- Nov 8, 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 | $226 | +$194 | +$169 | +$68.96 |
| PSA 9 | $20.00 | −$12.00 | −$37.00 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $17.95 | −$14.05 | −$39.05 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $7.00 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% | $71.49 | +$14.49 |
| 50% | $123 | +$65.98 |
| 75% | $174 | +$117 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 18%. 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 | $294 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $226 | −$68.04 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $136 | −$158 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $90.00 | −$204 | 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 Gate Guardian RP01-EN023 — FAQ
Is Gate Guardian RP01-EN023 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Gate Guardian RP01-EN023 sells for $226 against $7.00 raw: a $219 spread, 32× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($20.00) 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 Gate Guardian RP01-EN023 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Gate Guardian RP01-EN023 (YuGiOh Retro Pack) sells for about $226 versus $7.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 32× premium as of Nov 8, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Gate Guardian RP01-EN023?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $294, ahead of PSA 10 at $226. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Gate Guardian RP01-EN023 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 Gate Guardian RP01-EN023 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Gate Guardian RP01-EN023 breaks even when it gems about 18% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $20.00).
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