Is Reptilianne Vaskii ABPF-JP018 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Reptilianne Vaskii ABPF-JP018 sells for $212 against $8.24 raw: a $204 spread, 26× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($37.87) 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)
- $8.24
- PSA 10
- $212
- PSA 9
- $37.87
- Gem premium
- 26×
- As of
- Nov 8, 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 | $212 | +$179 | +$154 | +$53.88 |
| PSA 9 | $37.87 | +$4.63 | −$20.37 | −$120 |
| PSA 8 | $21.99 | −$11.25 | −$36.25 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $8.24 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% | $81.43 | +$23.19 |
| 50% | $125 | +$66.76 |
| 75% | $169 | +$110 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 12%. 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 | $276 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $212 | −$63.88 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $127 | −$149 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $85.00 | −$191 | 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.
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Grading Reptilianne Vaskii ABPF-JP018 — FAQ
Is Reptilianne Vaskii ABPF-JP018 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Reptilianne Vaskii ABPF-JP018 sells for $212 against $8.24 raw: a $204 spread, 26× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($37.87) 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 Reptilianne Vaskii ABPF-JP018 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Reptilianne Vaskii ABPF-JP018 (YuGiOh Japanese Absolute Powerforce) sells for about $212 versus $8.24 for a raw near-mint copy — a 26× premium as of Nov 8, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Reptilianne Vaskii ABPF-JP018?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $276, ahead of PSA 10 at $212. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Reptilianne Vaskii ABPF-JP018 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 Reptilianne Vaskii ABPF-JP018 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Reptilianne Vaskii ABPF-JP018 breaks even when it gems about 12% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $37.87).
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