Is Necrovalley RP02-EN079 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 36× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Necrovalley RP02-EN079 sells for $90.58 against $2.49 raw: a $88.09 spread, 36× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($12.38) 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)
- $2.49
- PSA 10
- $90.58
- PSA 9
- $12.38
- Gem premium
- 36×
- 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 | $90.58 | +$63.09 | +$38.09 | −$61.91 |
| PSA 9 | $12.38 | −$15.11 | −$40.11 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $10.55 | −$16.94 | −$41.94 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $2.49 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% | $31.93 | −$20.56 |
| 50% | $51.48 | −$1.01 |
| 75% | $71.03 | +$18.54 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 51%. 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 | $118 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $90.58 | −$27.42 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $54.00 | −$64.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $54.00 | −$64.00 | 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 Necrovalley RP02-EN079 — FAQ
Is Necrovalley RP02-EN079 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Necrovalley RP02-EN079 sells for $90.58 against $2.49 raw: a $88.09 spread, 36× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($12.38) 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 Necrovalley RP02-EN079 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Necrovalley RP02-EN079 (YuGiOh Retro Pack 2) sells for about $90.58 versus $2.49 for a raw near-mint copy — a 36× premium as of Sep 13, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Necrovalley RP02-EN079?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $118, ahead of PSA 10 at $90.58. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Necrovalley RP02-EN079 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 Necrovalley RP02-EN079 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Necrovalley RP02-EN079 breaks even when it gems about 51% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $12.38).
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