Is Exosister Sophia GRCR-EN016 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 11× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Exosister Sophia GRCR-EN016 sells for $56.91 against $4.99 raw: a $51.92 spread, 11× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($29.95) 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)
- $4.99
- PSA 10
- $56.91
- PSA 9
- $29.95
- Gem premium
- 11×
- 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 | $56.91 | +$26.92 | +$1.92 | −$98.08 |
| PSA 9 | $29.95 | −$0.04 | −$25.04 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $10.25 | −$19.74 | −$44.74 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $4.99 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% | $36.69 | −$18.30 |
| 50% | $43.43 | −$11.56 |
| 75% | $50.17 | −$4.82 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 93%. 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 | $74.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $56.91 | −$17.09 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $34.00 | −$40.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $34.00 | −$40.00 | 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 Exosister Sophia GRCR-EN016 — FAQ
Is Exosister Sophia GRCR-EN016 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Exosister Sophia GRCR-EN016 sells for $56.91 against $4.99 raw: a $51.92 spread, 11× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($29.95) 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 Exosister Sophia GRCR-EN016 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Exosister Sophia GRCR-EN016 (YuGiOh The Grand Creators) sells for about $56.91 versus $4.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 11× premium as of Sep 13, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Exosister Sophia GRCR-EN016?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $74.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $56.91. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Exosister Sophia GRCR-EN016 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 Exosister Sophia GRCR-EN016 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Exosister Sophia GRCR-EN016 breaks even when it gems about 93% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $29.95).
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