Is Angelica, Princess of Noble Arms DUNE-JP040 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Angelica, Princess of Noble Arms DUNE-JP040 sells for $86.11 against $10.40 raw: a $75.71 spread, 8.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($51.69) 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)
- $10.40
- PSA 10
- $86.11
- PSA 9
- $51.69
- Gem premium
- 8.3×
- 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 | $86.11 | +$50.71 | +$25.71 | −$74.29 |
| PSA 9 | $51.69 | +$16.29 | −$8.71 | −$109 |
| PSA 8 | $28.19 | −$7.21 | −$32.21 | −$132 |
Net = sale price − $10.40 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% | $60.30 | −$0.10 |
| 50% | $68.90 | +$8.50 |
| 75% | $77.50 | +$17.10 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 25%. 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 | $112 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $86.11 | −$25.89 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $52.00 | −$60.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $52.00 | −$60.00 | 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 | $86.11 | $52.00 | $112 | $52.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $57.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $51.69 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $28.19 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $15.39 |
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Grading Angelica, Princess of Noble Arms DUNE-JP040 — FAQ
Is Angelica, Princess of Noble Arms DUNE-JP040 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Angelica, Princess of Noble Arms DUNE-JP040 sells for $86.11 against $10.40 raw: a $75.71 spread, 8.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($51.69) 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 Angelica, Princess of Noble Arms DUNE-JP040 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Angelica, Princess of Noble Arms DUNE-JP040 (YuGiOh Japanese Duelist Nexus) sells for about $86.11 versus $10.40 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.3× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Angelica, Princess of Noble Arms DUNE-JP040?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $112, ahead of PSA 10 at $86.11. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Angelica, Princess of Noble Arms DUNE-JP040 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 Angelica, Princess of Noble Arms DUNE-JP040 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Angelica, Princess of Noble Arms DUNE-JP040 breaks even when it gems about 25% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $51.69).
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