Is Hino-Kagu-Tsuchi MA-22 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Hino-Kagu-Tsuchi MA-22 sells for $436 against $6.41 raw: a $429 spread, 68× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($38.47) 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)
- $6.41
- PSA 10
- $436
- PSA 9
- $38.47
- Gem premium
- 68×
- 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 | $436 | +$404 | +$379 | +$279 |
| PSA 9 | $38.47 | +$7.06 | −$17.94 | −$118 |
| PSA 8 | $22.26 | −$9.15 | −$34.15 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $6.41 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% | $138 | +$81.33 |
| 50% | $237 | +$181 |
| 75% | $336 | +$280 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 5%. 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 | $566 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $436 | −$130 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $261 | −$305 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $261 | −$305 | 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 | $436 | $261 | $566 | $261 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $42.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $38.47 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $22.26 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $11.46 |
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Grading Hino-Kagu-Tsuchi MA-22 — FAQ
Is Hino-Kagu-Tsuchi MA-22 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Hino-Kagu-Tsuchi MA-22 sells for $436 against $6.41 raw: a $429 spread, 68× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($38.47) 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 Hino-Kagu-Tsuchi MA-22 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Hino-Kagu-Tsuchi MA-22 (YuGiOh Japanese Mythological Age) sells for about $436 versus $6.41 for a raw near-mint copy — a 68× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Hino-Kagu-Tsuchi MA-22?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $566, ahead of PSA 10 at $436. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Hino-Kagu-Tsuchi MA-22 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 Hino-Kagu-Tsuchi MA-22 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Hino-Kagu-Tsuchi MA-22 breaks even when it gems about 5% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $38.47).
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