Is Soul Exchange KC01-EN042 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Soul Exchange KC01-EN042 sells for $80.72 against $9.23 raw: a $71.49 spread, 8.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.93) 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)
- $9.23
- PSA 10
- $80.72
- PSA 9
- $44.93
- Gem premium
- 8.7×
- 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 | $80.72 | +$46.49 | +$21.49 | −$78.51 |
| PSA 9 | $44.93 | +$10.70 | −$14.30 | −$114 |
| PSA 8 | $25.16 | −$9.07 | −$34.07 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $9.23 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% | $53.88 | −$5.35 |
| 50% | $62.83 | +$3.59 |
| 75% | $71.77 | +$12.54 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 40%. 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 | $105 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $80.72 | −$24.28 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $48.00 | −$57.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $48.00 | −$57.00 | 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 | $80.72 | $48.00 | $105 | $48.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $49.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $44.93 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $25.16 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $13.38 |
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Grading Soul Exchange KC01-EN042 — FAQ
Is Soul Exchange KC01-EN042 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Soul Exchange KC01-EN042 sells for $80.72 against $9.23 raw: a $71.49 spread, 8.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.93) 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 Soul Exchange KC01-EN042 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Soul Exchange KC01-EN042 (YuGiOh 25th Anniversary Ultimate Kaiba Set) sells for about $80.72 versus $9.23 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.7× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Soul Exchange KC01-EN042?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $105, ahead of PSA 10 at $80.72. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Soul Exchange KC01-EN042 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 Soul Exchange KC01-EN042 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Soul Exchange KC01-EN042 breaks even when it gems about 40% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $44.93).
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