Is Gearfried the Swordmaster [Ultimate Rare] FET-JP022 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Gearfried the Swordmaster [Ultimate Rare] FET-JP022 sells for $727 against $17.47 raw: a $710 spread, 42× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($48.00) 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)
- $17.47
- PSA 10
- $727
- PSA 9
- $48.00
- Gem premium
- 42×
- 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 | $727 | +$685 | +$660 | +$560 |
| PSA 9 | $48.00 | +$5.53 | −$19.47 | −$119 |
| PSA 8 | $44.05 | +$1.58 | −$23.42 | −$123 |
Net = sale price − $17.47 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% | $218 | +$150 |
| 50% | $388 | +$320 |
| 75% | $558 | +$490 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 3%. 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 | $946 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $727 | −$219 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $436 | −$510 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $436 | −$510 | 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 | $727 | $436 | $946 | $436 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $53.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $48.00 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $44.05 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $25.91 |
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Grading Gearfried the Swordmaster [Ultimate Rare] FET-JP022 — FAQ
Is Gearfried the Swordmaster [Ultimate Rare] FET-JP022 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Gearfried the Swordmaster [Ultimate Rare] FET-JP022 sells for $727 against $17.47 raw: a $710 spread, 42× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($48.00) 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 Gearfried the Swordmaster [Ultimate Rare] FET-JP022 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Gearfried the Swordmaster [Ultimate Rare] FET-JP022 (YuGiOh Japanese Flaming Eternity) sells for about $727 versus $17.47 for a raw near-mint copy — a 42× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Gearfried the Swordmaster [Ultimate Rare] FET-JP022?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $946, ahead of PSA 10 at $727. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Gearfried the Swordmaster [Ultimate Rare] FET-JP022 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 Gearfried the Swordmaster [Ultimate Rare] FET-JP022 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Gearfried the Swordmaster [Ultimate Rare] FET-JP022 breaks even when it gems about 3% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $48.00).
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