Is The Agent of Wisdom - Mercury [1st Edition] GFP2-EN048 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 The Agent of Wisdom - Mercury [1st Edition] GFP2-EN048 sells for $842 against $0.21 raw: a $842 spread, 4010× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($702) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.21
- PSA 10
- $842
- PSA 9
- $702
- Gem premium
- 4010×
- 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 | $842 | +$817 | +$792 | +$692 |
| PSA 9 | $702 | +$677 | +$652 | +$552 |
| PSA 8 | $5.49 | −$19.72 | −$44.72 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $0.21 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% | $737 | +$687 |
| 50% | $772 | +$722 |
| 75% | $807 | +$757 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $1,095 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $842 | −$253 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $505 | −$590 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $337 | −$758 | 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 The Agent of Wisdom - Mercury [1st Edition] GFP2-EN048 — FAQ
Is The Agent of Wisdom - Mercury [1st Edition] GFP2-EN048 worth grading?
A PSA 10 The Agent of Wisdom - Mercury [1st Edition] GFP2-EN048 sells for $842 against $0.21 raw: a $842 spread, 4010× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($702) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 The Agent of Wisdom - Mercury [1st Edition] GFP2-EN048 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 The Agent of Wisdom - Mercury [1st Edition] GFP2-EN048 (YuGiOh Ghosts From the Past: 2nd Haunting) sells for about $842 versus $0.21 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4010× premium as of Nov 8, 2026.
Which grading company is best for The Agent of Wisdom - Mercury [1st Edition] GFP2-EN048?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $1,095, ahead of PSA 10 at $842. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does The Agent of Wisdom - Mercury [1st Edition] GFP2-EN048 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.
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