Is Spirit Reaper 301-024 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 125× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Spirit Reaper 301-024 sells for $184 against $1.47 raw: a $183 spread, 125× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($14.86) 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)
- $1.47
- PSA 10
- $184
- PSA 9
- $14.86
- Gem premium
- 125×
- 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 | $184 | +$158 | +$133 | +$32.54 |
| PSA 9 | $14.86 | −$11.61 | −$36.61 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $11.67 | −$14.80 | −$39.80 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $1.47 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% | $57.15 | +$5.68 |
| 50% | $99.44 | +$47.97 |
| 75% | $142 | +$90.25 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 22%. 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 | $239 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $184 | −$54.99 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $110 | −$129 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $74.00 | −$165 | 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 Spirit Reaper 301-024 — FAQ
Is Spirit Reaper 301-024 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Spirit Reaper 301-024 sells for $184 against $1.47 raw: a $183 spread, 125× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($14.86) 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 Spirit Reaper 301-024 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Spirit Reaper 301-024 (YuGiOh Japanese The New Ruler) sells for about $184 versus $1.47 for a raw near-mint copy — a 125× premium as of Nov 8, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Spirit Reaper 301-024?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $239, ahead of PSA 10 at $184. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Spirit Reaper 301-024 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 Spirit Reaper 301-024 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Spirit Reaper 301-024 breaks even when it gems about 22% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $14.86).
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