Is Blade Knight KC01-EN027 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Blade Knight KC01-EN027 sells for $169 against $24.91 raw: a $144 spread, 6.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($123) 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)
- $24.91
- PSA 10
- $169
- PSA 9
- $123
- Gem premium
- 6.8×
- 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 | $169 | +$119 | +$94.37 | −$5.63 |
| PSA 9 | $123 | +$73.45 | +$48.45 | −$51.55 |
| PSA 8 | $60.35 | +$10.44 | −$14.56 | −$115 |
Net = sale price − $24.91 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% | $135 | +$59.93 |
| 50% | $146 | +$71.41 |
| 75% | $158 | +$82.89 |
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 | $220 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $169 | −$50.72 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $102 | −$118 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $102 | −$118 | 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 | $169 | $102 | $220 | $102 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $136 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $123 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $60.35 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $36.73 |
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Grading Blade Knight KC01-EN027 — FAQ
Is Blade Knight KC01-EN027 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Blade Knight KC01-EN027 sells for $169 against $24.91 raw: a $144 spread, 6.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($123) 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 Blade Knight KC01-EN027 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Blade Knight KC01-EN027 (YuGiOh 25th Anniversary Ultimate Kaiba Set) sells for about $169 versus $24.91 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.8× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Blade Knight KC01-EN027?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $220, ahead of PSA 10 at $169. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Blade Knight KC01-EN027 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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