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Is Number 39: Utopia Rising [Collector's Rare] MAZE-EN021 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Number 39: Utopia Rising [Collector's Rare] MAZE-EN021 sells for $43.74 against $15.47 raw: a $28.27 spread, 2.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($41.00) 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)
- $15.47
- PSA 10
- $43.74
- PSA 9
- $41.00
- Gem premium
- 2.8×
- As of
- Sep 27, 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 | $43.74 | +$3.27 | −$21.73 | −$122 |
| PSA 9 | $41.00 | +$0.53 | −$24.47 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $38.99 | −$1.48 | −$26.48 | −$126 |
Net = sale price − $15.47 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% | $41.69 | −$23.78 |
| 50% | $42.37 | −$23.10 |
| 75% | $43.05 | −$22.41 |
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 | $57.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $43.74 | −$13.26 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $26.00 | −$31.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $26.00 | −$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 Number 39: Utopia Rising [Collector's Rare] MAZE-EN021 — FAQ
Is Number 39: Utopia Rising [Collector's Rare] MAZE-EN021 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Number 39: Utopia Rising [Collector's Rare] MAZE-EN021 sells for $43.74 against $15.47 raw: a $28.27 spread, 2.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($41.00) 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 Number 39: Utopia Rising [Collector's Rare] MAZE-EN021 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Number 39: Utopia Rising [Collector's Rare] MAZE-EN021 (YuGiOh Maze of Memories) sells for about $43.74 versus $15.47 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.8× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Number 39: Utopia Rising [Collector's Rare] MAZE-EN021?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $57.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $43.74. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Number 39: Utopia Rising [Collector's Rare] MAZE-EN021 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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