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Is Guardian Chimera [Collector's Rare] MAZE-EN049 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Guardian Chimera [Collector's Rare] MAZE-EN049 sells for $59.13 against $11.62 raw: a $47.51 spread, 5.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($56.26) 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)
- $11.62
- PSA 10
- $59.13
- PSA 9
- $56.26
- Gem premium
- 5.1×
- 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 | $59.13 | +$22.51 | −$2.49 | −$102 |
| PSA 9 | $56.26 | +$19.64 | −$5.36 | −$105 |
| PSA 8 | $30.24 | −$6.38 | −$31.38 | −$131 |
Net = sale price − $11.62 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% | $56.98 | −$4.64 |
| 50% | $57.70 | −$3.92 |
| 75% | $58.41 | −$3.21 |
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 | $77.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $59.13 | −$17.87 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $35.00 | −$42.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $35.00 | −$42.00 | 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 Guardian Chimera [Collector's Rare] MAZE-EN049 — FAQ
Is Guardian Chimera [Collector's Rare] MAZE-EN049 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Guardian Chimera [Collector's Rare] MAZE-EN049 sells for $59.13 against $11.62 raw: a $47.51 spread, 5.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($56.26) 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 Guardian Chimera [Collector's Rare] MAZE-EN049 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Guardian Chimera [Collector's Rare] MAZE-EN049 (YuGiOh Maze of Memories) sells for about $59.13 versus $11.62 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.1× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Guardian Chimera [Collector's Rare] MAZE-EN049?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $77.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $59.13. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Guardian Chimera [Collector's Rare] MAZE-EN049 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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