Is Elemental HERO Air Neos STON-JP034 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Elemental HERO Air Neos STON-JP034 sells for $715 against $20.24 raw: a $694 spread, 35× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($104) 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)
- $20.24
- PSA 10
- $715
- PSA 9
- $104
- Gem premium
- 35×
- 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 | $715 | +$669 | +$644 | +$544 |
| PSA 9 | $104 | +$59.18 | +$34.18 | −$65.82 |
| PSA 8 | $51.85 | +$6.61 | −$18.39 | −$118 |
Net = sale price − $20.24 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% | $257 | +$187 |
| 50% | $410 | +$339 |
| 75% | $562 | +$492 |
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 | $929 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $715 | −$214 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $429 | −$500 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $429 | −$500 | 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 | $715 | $429 | $929 | $429 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $115 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $104 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $51.85 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $31.09 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Elemental HERO Air Neos STON-JP034 — FAQ
Is Elemental HERO Air Neos STON-JP034 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Elemental HERO Air Neos STON-JP034 sells for $715 against $20.24 raw: a $694 spread, 35× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($104) 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 Elemental HERO Air Neos STON-JP034 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Elemental HERO Air Neos STON-JP034 (YuGiOh Japanese Strike of Neos) sells for about $715 versus $20.24 for a raw near-mint copy — a 35× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Elemental HERO Air Neos STON-JP034?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $929, ahead of PSA 10 at $715. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Elemental HERO Air Neos STON-JP034 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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