Is Number 39: Utopia GLD5-EN036 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 33× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Number 39: Utopia GLD5-EN036 sells for $61.29 against $1.83 raw: a $59.46 spread, 33× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($9.10) 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)
- $1.83
- PSA 10
- $61.29
- PSA 9
- $9.10
- Gem premium
- 33×
- As of
- Oct 18, 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 | $61.29 | +$34.46 | +$9.46 | −$90.54 |
| PSA 9 | $9.10 | −$17.73 | −$42.73 | −$143 |
| PSA 8 | $9.08 | −$17.75 | −$42.75 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $1.83 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% | $22.15 | −$29.68 |
| 50% | $35.20 | −$16.63 |
| 75% | $48.24 | −$3.59 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 82%. 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 | $80.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $61.29 | −$18.71 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $37.00 | −$43.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $37.00 | −$43.00 | 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 Number 39: Utopia GLD5-EN036 — FAQ
Is Number 39: Utopia GLD5-EN036 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Number 39: Utopia GLD5-EN036 sells for $61.29 against $1.83 raw: a $59.46 spread, 33× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($9.10) 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 Number 39: Utopia GLD5-EN036 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Number 39: Utopia GLD5-EN036 (YuGiOh Gold Series: Haunted Mine) sells for about $61.29 versus $1.83 for a raw near-mint copy — a 33× premium as of Oct 18, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Number 39: Utopia GLD5-EN036?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $80.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $61.29. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Number 39: Utopia GLD5-EN036 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 Number 39: Utopia GLD5-EN036 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Number 39: Utopia GLD5-EN036 breaks even when it gems about 82% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $9.10).
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