Is Blast Sphere RP01-EN091 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 8.6× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Blast Sphere RP01-EN091 sells for $105 against $12.30 raw: a $92.92 spread, 8.6× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($11.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $12.30
- PSA 10
- $105
- PSA 9
- $11.00
- Gem premium
- 8.6×
- As of
- Aug 9, 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 | $105 | +$67.92 | +$42.92 | −$57.08 |
| PSA 9 | $11.00 | −$26.30 | −$51.30 | −$151 |
| PSA 8 | $10.00 | −$27.30 | −$52.30 | −$152 |
Net = sale price − $12.30 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% | $34.55 | −$27.75 |
| 50% | $58.11 | −$4.19 |
| 75% | $81.66 | +$19.36 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 54%. 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 | $137 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $105 | −$31.78 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $63.00 | −$74.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $63.00 | −$74.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $105 | $63.00 | $137 | $63.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $12.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $11.00 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $10.00 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $8.00 |
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Grading Blast Sphere RP01-EN091 — FAQ
Is Blast Sphere RP01-EN091 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Blast Sphere RP01-EN091 sells for $105 against $12.30 raw: a $92.92 spread, 8.6× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($11.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Blast Sphere RP01-EN091 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Blast Sphere RP01-EN091 (YuGiOh Retro Pack 2024) sells for about $105 versus $12.30 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.6× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Blast Sphere RP01-EN091?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $137, ahead of PSA 10 at $105. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Blast Sphere RP01-EN091 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 Blast Sphere RP01-EN091 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Blast Sphere RP01-EN091 breaks even when it gems about 54% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $11.00).
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