Is Rainbow Neos PTDN-JP044 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Rainbow Neos PTDN-JP044 sells for $651 against $24.52 raw: a $627 spread, 27× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($78.25) 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)
- $24.52
- PSA 10
- $651
- PSA 9
- $78.25
- Gem premium
- 27×
- 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 | $651 | +$602 | +$577 | +$477 |
| PSA 9 | $78.25 | +$28.73 | +$3.73 | −$96.27 |
| PSA 8 | $45.86 | −$3.66 | −$28.66 | −$129 |
Net = sale price − $24.52 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% | $222 | +$147 |
| 50% | $365 | +$290 |
| 75% | $508 | +$434 |
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 | $847 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $651 | −$196 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $391 | −$456 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $391 | −$456 | 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 | $651 | $391 | $847 | $391 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $86.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $78.25 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $45.86 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $31.54 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Rainbow Neos PTDN-JP044 — FAQ
Is Rainbow Neos PTDN-JP044 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Rainbow Neos PTDN-JP044 sells for $651 against $24.52 raw: a $627 spread, 27× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($78.25) 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 Rainbow Neos PTDN-JP044 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Rainbow Neos PTDN-JP044 (YuGiOh Japanese Phantom Darkness) sells for about $651 versus $24.52 for a raw near-mint copy — a 27× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Rainbow Neos PTDN-JP044?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $847, ahead of PSA 10 at $651. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Rainbow Neos PTDN-JP044 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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