Is Exchange of the Spirit RP01-EN099 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Exchange of the Spirit RP01-EN099 sells for $89.13 against $10.33 raw: a $78.80 spread, 8.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($51.34) 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)
- $10.33
- PSA 10
- $89.13
- PSA 9
- $51.34
- Gem premium
- 8.6×
- 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 | $89.13 | +$53.80 | +$28.80 | −$71.20 |
| PSA 9 | $51.34 | +$16.01 | −$8.99 | −$109 |
| PSA 8 | $28.04 | −$7.29 | −$32.29 | −$132 |
Net = sale price − $10.33 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% | $60.79 | +$0.46 |
| 50% | $70.23 | +$9.91 |
| 75% | $79.68 | +$19.35 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 24%. 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 | $116 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $89.13 | −$26.87 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $53.00 | −$63.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $53.00 | −$63.00 | 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 Exchange of the Spirit RP01-EN099 — FAQ
Is Exchange of the Spirit RP01-EN099 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Exchange of the Spirit RP01-EN099 sells for $89.13 against $10.33 raw: a $78.80 spread, 8.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($51.34) 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 Exchange of the Spirit RP01-EN099 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Exchange of the Spirit RP01-EN099 (YuGiOh Retro Pack 2024) sells for about $89.13 versus $10.33 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.6× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Exchange of the Spirit RP01-EN099?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $116, ahead of PSA 10 at $89.13. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Exchange of the Spirit RP01-EN099 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 Exchange of the Spirit RP01-EN099 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Exchange of the Spirit RP01-EN099 breaks even when it gems about 24% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $51.34).
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