Is Astrograph Sorcerer [Collector's Rare 1st Edition] TAMA-EN040 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
PSA 10 copies of Astrograph Sorcerer [Collector's Rare 1st Edition] TAMA-EN040 sell for $27.50, only $20.52 above the $6.98 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $6.98
- PSA 10
- $27.50
- Gem premium
- 3.9×
- 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 | $27.50 | −$4.48 | −$29.48 | −$129 |
| PSA 8 | $4.99 | −$26.99 | −$51.99 | −$152 |
Net = sale price − $6.98 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $36.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $27.50 | −$8.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $17.00 | −$19.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $17.00 | −$19.00 | 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 Astrograph Sorcerer [Collector's Rare 1st Edition] TAMA-EN040 — FAQ
Is Astrograph Sorcerer [Collector's Rare 1st Edition] TAMA-EN040 worth grading?
PSA 10 copies of Astrograph Sorcerer [Collector's Rare 1st Edition] TAMA-EN040 sell for $27.50, only $20.52 above the $6.98 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
How much is a PSA 10 Astrograph Sorcerer [Collector's Rare 1st Edition] TAMA-EN040 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Astrograph Sorcerer [Collector's Rare 1st Edition] TAMA-EN040 (YuGiOh Tactical Masters) sells for about $27.50 versus $6.98 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.9× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Astrograph Sorcerer [Collector's Rare 1st Edition] TAMA-EN040?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $36.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $27.50. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Astrograph Sorcerer [Collector's Rare 1st Edition] TAMA-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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