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Is Cost Down [1st Edition] LCKC-EN040 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 23× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Cost Down [1st Edition] LCKC-EN040 sells for $44.40 against $1.90 raw: a $42.50 spread, 23× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($9.44) 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)
- $1.90
- PSA 10
- $44.40
- PSA 9
- $9.44
- Gem premium
- 23×
- 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 | $44.40 | +$17.50 | −$7.50 | −$108 |
| PSA 9 | $9.44 | −$17.46 | −$42.46 | −$142 |
| PSA 8 | $9.24 | −$17.66 | −$42.66 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $1.90 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% | $18.18 | −$33.72 |
| 50% | $26.92 | −$24.98 |
| 75% | $35.66 | −$16.24 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $58.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $44.40 | −$13.60 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $27.00 | −$31.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $27.00 | −$31.00 | 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 Cost Down [1st Edition] LCKC-EN040 — FAQ
Is Cost Down [1st Edition] LCKC-EN040 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Cost Down [1st Edition] LCKC-EN040 sells for $44.40 against $1.90 raw: a $42.50 spread, 23× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($9.44) 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 Cost Down [1st Edition] LCKC-EN040 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Cost Down [1st Edition] LCKC-EN040 (YuGiOh Legendary Collection Kaiba Mega Pack) sells for about $44.40 versus $1.90 for a raw near-mint copy — a 23× premium as of Sep 13, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Cost Down [1st Edition] LCKC-EN040?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $58.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $44.40. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Cost Down [1st Edition] LCKC-EN040 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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