Is Upstart Goblin RP01-EN056 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 39× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Upstart Goblin RP01-EN056 sells for $108 against $2.79 raw: a $105 spread, 39× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($13.87) 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)
- $2.79
- PSA 10
- $108
- PSA 9
- $13.87
- Gem premium
- 39×
- 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 | $108 | +$80.30 | +$55.30 | −$44.70 |
| PSA 9 | $13.87 | −$13.92 | −$38.92 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $11.22 | −$16.57 | −$41.57 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $2.79 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% | $37.42 | −$15.37 |
| 50% | $60.98 | +$8.19 |
| 75% | $84.53 | +$31.74 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 41%. 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 | $141 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $108 | −$32.91 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $65.00 | −$76.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $43.00 | −$98.00 | 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 Upstart Goblin RP01-EN056 — FAQ
Is Upstart Goblin RP01-EN056 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Upstart Goblin RP01-EN056 sells for $108 against $2.79 raw: a $105 spread, 39× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($13.87) 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 Upstart Goblin RP01-EN056 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Upstart Goblin RP01-EN056 (YuGiOh Retro Pack) sells for about $108 versus $2.79 for a raw near-mint copy — a 39× premium as of Nov 8, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Upstart Goblin RP01-EN056?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $141, ahead of PSA 10 at $108. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Upstart Goblin RP01-EN056 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 Upstart Goblin RP01-EN056 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Upstart Goblin RP01-EN056 breaks even when it gems about 41% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $13.87).
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