Is Trap Dustshoot PH-48 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Trap Dustshoot PH-48 sells for $558 against $10.34 raw: a $547 spread, 54× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($51.39) 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)
- $10.34
- PSA 10
- $558
- PSA 9
- $51.39
- Gem premium
- 54×
- 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 | $558 | +$522 | +$497 | +$397 |
| PSA 9 | $51.39 | +$16.05 | −$8.95 | −$109 |
| PSA 8 | $28.06 | −$7.28 | −$32.28 | −$132 |
Net = sale price − $10.34 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% | $178 | +$118 |
| 50% | $305 | +$244 |
| 75% | $431 | +$371 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 2%. 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 | $725 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $558 | −$167 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $335 | −$390 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $335 | −$390 | 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 | $558 | $335 | $725 | $335 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $57.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $51.39 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $28.06 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $15.30 |
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Grading Trap Dustshoot PH-48 — FAQ
Is Trap Dustshoot PH-48 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Trap Dustshoot PH-48 sells for $558 against $10.34 raw: a $547 spread, 54× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($51.39) 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 Trap Dustshoot PH-48 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Trap Dustshoot PH-48 (YuGiOh Japanese Pharaonic Guardian) sells for about $558 versus $10.34 for a raw near-mint copy — a 54× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Trap Dustshoot PH-48?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $725, ahead of PSA 10 at $558. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Trap Dustshoot PH-48 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 Trap Dustshoot PH-48 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Trap Dustshoot PH-48 breaks even when it gems about 2% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $51.39).
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