Is Phantom of Yubel OP26-EN003 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Phantom of Yubel OP26-EN003 sells for $152 against $20.40 raw: a $131 spread, 7.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($56.00) 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)
- $20.40
- PSA 10
- $152
- PSA 9
- $56.00
- 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 | $152 | +$106 | +$81.10 | −$18.90 |
| PSA 9 | $56.00 | +$10.60 | −$14.40 | −$114 |
| PSA 8 | $51.14 | +$5.74 | −$19.26 | −$119 |
Net = sale price − $20.40 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% | $79.88 | +$9.48 |
| 50% | $104 | +$33.35 |
| 75% | $128 | +$57.22 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 15%. 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 | $197 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $152 | −$45.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $91.00 | −$106 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $91.00 | −$106 | 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 | $152 | $91.00 | $197 | $91.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $62.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $56.00 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $51.14 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $30.62 |
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Grading Phantom of Yubel OP26-EN003 — FAQ
Is Phantom of Yubel OP26-EN003 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Phantom of Yubel OP26-EN003 sells for $152 against $20.40 raw: a $131 spread, 7.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($56.00) 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 Phantom of Yubel OP26-EN003 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Phantom of Yubel OP26-EN003 (YuGiOh OTS Tournament Pack 26) sells for about $152 versus $20.40 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.4× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Phantom of Yubel OP26-EN003?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $197, ahead of PSA 10 at $152. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Phantom of Yubel OP26-EN003 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 Phantom of Yubel OP26-EN003 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Phantom of Yubel OP26-EN003 breaks even when it gems about 15% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $56.00).
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