Is Susa Soldier MA-18 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 59× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Susa Soldier MA-18 sells for $295 against $5.00 raw: a $290 spread, 59× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($20.17) 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)
- $5.00
- PSA 10
- $295
- PSA 9
- $20.17
- Gem premium
- 59×
- As of
- Sep 27, 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 | $295 | +$265 | +$240 | +$140 |
| PSA 9 | $20.17 | −$9.83 | −$34.83 | −$135 |
| PSA 8 | $16.15 | −$13.85 | −$38.85 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $5.00 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% | $88.93 | +$33.93 |
| 50% | $158 | +$103 |
| 75% | $226 | +$171 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 13%. 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 | $384 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $295 | −$88.78 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $177 | −$207 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $177 | −$207 | 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 Susa Soldier MA-18 — FAQ
Is Susa Soldier MA-18 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Susa Soldier MA-18 sells for $295 against $5.00 raw: a $290 spread, 59× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($20.17) 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 Susa Soldier MA-18 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Susa Soldier MA-18 (YuGiOh Japanese Mythological Age) sells for about $295 versus $5.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 59× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Susa Soldier MA-18?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $384, ahead of PSA 10 at $295. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Susa Soldier MA-18 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 Susa Soldier MA-18 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Susa Soldier MA-18 breaks even when it gems about 13% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $20.17).
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