Is Monster Reincarnation RDS-JP045 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 8.0× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Monster Reincarnation RDS-JP045 sells for $115 against $14.39 raw: a $101 spread, 8.0× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($38.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $14.39
- PSA 10
- $115
- PSA 9
- $38.00
- Gem premium
- 8.0×
- 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 | $115 | +$75.61 | +$50.61 | −$49.39 |
| PSA 9 | $38.00 | −$1.39 | −$26.39 | −$126 |
| PSA 8 | $34.37 | −$5.02 | −$30.02 | −$130 |
Net = sale price − $14.39 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% | $57.25 | −$7.14 |
| 50% | $76.50 | +$12.11 |
| 75% | $95.75 | +$31.36 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 34%. 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 | $150 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $115 | −$35.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $69.00 | −$81.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $69.00 | −$81.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $115 | $69.00 | $150 | $69.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $42.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $38.00 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $34.37 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $19.49 |
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Grading Monster Reincarnation RDS-JP045 — FAQ
Is Monster Reincarnation RDS-JP045 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Monster Reincarnation RDS-JP045 sells for $115 against $14.39 raw: a $101 spread, 8.0× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($38.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Monster Reincarnation RDS-JP045 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Monster Reincarnation RDS-JP045 (YuGiOh Japanese Rise of Destiny) sells for about $115 versus $14.39 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.0× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Monster Reincarnation RDS-JP045?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $150, ahead of PSA 10 at $115. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Monster Reincarnation RDS-JP045 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 Monster Reincarnation RDS-JP045 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Monster Reincarnation RDS-JP045 breaks even when it gems about 34% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $38.00).
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