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Is Legendary Lord Six Samurai - Shi En [Quarter Century Secret Rare] ROTA-EN039 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Legendary Lord Six Samurai - Shi En [Quarter Century Secret Rare] ROTA-EN039 sells for $141 against $18.95 raw: a $122 spread, 7.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($94.18) 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)
- $18.95
- PSA 10
- $141
- PSA 9
- $94.18
- Gem premium
- 7.4×
- 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 | $141 | +$97.22 | +$72.22 | −$27.78 |
| PSA 9 | $94.18 | +$50.23 | +$25.23 | −$74.77 |
| PSA 8 | $47.26 | +$3.31 | −$21.69 | −$122 |
Net = sale price − $18.95 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% | $106 | +$36.98 |
| 50% | $118 | +$48.72 |
| 75% | $129 | +$60.47 |
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 | $184 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $141 | −$42.83 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $85.00 | −$99.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $85.00 | −$99.00 | 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 | $141 | $85.00 | $184 | $85.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $104 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $94.18 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $47.26 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $28.05 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Legendary Lord Six Samurai - Shi En [Quarter Century Secret Rare] ROTA-EN039 — FAQ
Is Legendary Lord Six Samurai - Shi En [Quarter Century Secret Rare] ROTA-EN039 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Legendary Lord Six Samurai - Shi En [Quarter Century Secret Rare] ROTA-EN039 sells for $141 against $18.95 raw: a $122 spread, 7.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($94.18) 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 Legendary Lord Six Samurai - Shi En [Quarter Century Secret Rare] ROTA-EN039 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Legendary Lord Six Samurai - Shi En [Quarter Century Secret Rare] ROTA-EN039 (YuGiOh Rage of the Abyss) sells for about $141 versus $18.95 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.4× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Legendary Lord Six Samurai - Shi En [Quarter Century Secret Rare] ROTA-EN039?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $184, ahead of PSA 10 at $141. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Legendary Lord Six Samurai - Shi En [Quarter Century Secret Rare] ROTA-EN039 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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