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Is Mamonaka the Vaylantz United [1st Edition] TAMA-EN009 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 33× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Mamonaka the Vaylantz United [1st Edition] TAMA-EN009 sells for $56.00 against $1.69 raw: a $54.31 spread, 33× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($10.00) 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)
- $1.69
- PSA 10
- $56.00
- PSA 9
- $10.00
- Gem premium
- 33×
- 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 | $56.00 | +$29.31 | +$4.31 | −$95.69 |
| PSA 9 | $10.00 | −$16.69 | −$41.69 | −$142 |
| PSA 8 | $8.70 | −$17.99 | −$42.99 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $1.69 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% | $21.50 | −$30.19 |
| 50% | $33.00 | −$18.69 |
| 75% | $44.50 | −$7.19 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 91%. 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 | $73.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $56.00 | −$17.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $34.00 | −$39.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $34.00 | −$39.00 | 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 Mamonaka the Vaylantz United [1st Edition] TAMA-EN009 — FAQ
Is Mamonaka the Vaylantz United [1st Edition] TAMA-EN009 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mamonaka the Vaylantz United [1st Edition] TAMA-EN009 sells for $56.00 against $1.69 raw: a $54.31 spread, 33× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($10.00) 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 Mamonaka the Vaylantz United [1st Edition] TAMA-EN009 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mamonaka the Vaylantz United [1st Edition] TAMA-EN009 (YuGiOh Tactical Masters) sells for about $56.00 versus $1.69 for a raw near-mint copy — a 33× premium as of Sep 13, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mamonaka the Vaylantz United [1st Edition] TAMA-EN009?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $73.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $56.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mamonaka the Vaylantz United [1st Edition] TAMA-EN009 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 Mamonaka the Vaylantz United [1st Edition] TAMA-EN009 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Mamonaka the Vaylantz United [1st Edition] TAMA-EN009 breaks even when it gems about 91% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $10.00).
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