Is Lacrima the Crimson Tear ROTA-EN014 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Lacrima the Crimson Tear ROTA-EN014 sells for $167 against $23.58 raw: a $143 spread, 7.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($116) 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)
- $23.58
- PSA 10
- $167
- PSA 9
- $116
- Gem premium
- 7.1×
- 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 | $167 | +$118 | +$93.44 | −$6.56 |
| PSA 9 | $116 | +$67.42 | +$42.42 | −$57.58 |
| PSA 8 | $57.05 | +$8.47 | −$16.53 | −$117 |
Net = sale price − $23.58 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% | $129 | +$55.17 |
| 50% | $142 | +$67.93 |
| 75% | $154 | +$80.69 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $217 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $167 | −$49.98 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $100 | −$117 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $100 | −$117 | 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 | $167 | $100 | $217 | $100 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $128 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $116 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $57.05 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $34.54 |
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Grading Lacrima the Crimson Tear ROTA-EN014 — FAQ
Is Lacrima the Crimson Tear ROTA-EN014 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Lacrima the Crimson Tear ROTA-EN014 sells for $167 against $23.58 raw: a $143 spread, 7.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($116) 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 Lacrima the Crimson Tear ROTA-EN014 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Lacrima the Crimson Tear ROTA-EN014 (YuGiOh Rage of the Abyss) sells for about $167 versus $23.58 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.1× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lacrima the Crimson Tear ROTA-EN014?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $217, ahead of PSA 10 at $167. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Lacrima the Crimson Tear ROTA-EN014 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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