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Is Neo-Spacian Aqua Dolphin [Ultimate Rare] POTD-JP003 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Neo-Spacian Aqua Dolphin [Ultimate Rare] POTD-JP003 sells for $976 against $25.82 raw: a $951 spread, 38× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($134) 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)
- $25.82
- PSA 10
- $976
- PSA 9
- $134
- Gem premium
- 38×
- 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 | $976 | +$926 | +$901 | +$801 |
| PSA 9 | $134 | +$82.97 | +$57.97 | −$42.03 |
| PSA 8 | $65.03 | +$14.21 | −$10.79 | −$111 |
Net = sale price − $25.82 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% | $344 | +$269 |
| 50% | $555 | +$479 |
| 75% | $766 | +$690 |
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 | $1,269 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $976 | −$293 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $586 | −$683 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $391 | −$878 | 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 Neo-Spacian Aqua Dolphin [Ultimate Rare] POTD-JP003 — FAQ
Is Neo-Spacian Aqua Dolphin [Ultimate Rare] POTD-JP003 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Neo-Spacian Aqua Dolphin [Ultimate Rare] POTD-JP003 sells for $976 against $25.82 raw: a $951 spread, 38× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($134) 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 Neo-Spacian Aqua Dolphin [Ultimate Rare] POTD-JP003 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Neo-Spacian Aqua Dolphin [Ultimate Rare] POTD-JP003 (YuGiOh Japanese Power of the Duelist) sells for about $976 versus $25.82 for a raw near-mint copy — a 38× premium as of Nov 8, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Neo-Spacian Aqua Dolphin [Ultimate Rare] POTD-JP003?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $1,269, ahead of PSA 10 at $976. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Neo-Spacian Aqua Dolphin [Ultimate Rare] POTD-JP003 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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