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Is Gladiator Beast Alexander [Ultimate Rare] GLAS-JP017 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Gladiator Beast Alexander [Ultimate Rare] GLAS-JP017 sells for $46.00 against $7.24 raw: a $38.76 spread, 6.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($42.90) 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)
- $7.24
- PSA 10
- $46.00
- PSA 9
- $42.90
- Gem premium
- 6.4×
- 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 | $46.00 | +$13.76 | −$11.24 | −$111 |
| PSA 9 | $42.90 | +$10.66 | −$14.34 | −$114 |
| PSA 8 | $21.15 | −$11.09 | −$36.09 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $7.24 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% | $43.67 | −$13.57 |
| 50% | $44.45 | −$12.79 |
| 75% | $45.23 | −$12.02 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $60.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $46.00 | −$14.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $28.00 | −$32.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $18.00 | −$42.00 | 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.
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Grading Gladiator Beast Alexander [Ultimate Rare] GLAS-JP017 — FAQ
Is Gladiator Beast Alexander [Ultimate Rare] GLAS-JP017 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Gladiator Beast Alexander [Ultimate Rare] GLAS-JP017 sells for $46.00 against $7.24 raw: a $38.76 spread, 6.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($42.90) 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 Gladiator Beast Alexander [Ultimate Rare] GLAS-JP017 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Gladiator Beast Alexander [Ultimate Rare] GLAS-JP017 (YuGiOh Japanese Gladiator's Assault) sells for about $46.00 versus $7.24 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.4× premium as of Nov 8, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Gladiator Beast Alexander [Ultimate Rare] GLAS-JP017?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $60.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $46.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Gladiator Beast Alexander [Ultimate Rare] GLAS-JP017 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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