Is Suijin worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Suijin sells for $124 against $12.89 raw: a $111 spread, 9.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($64.21) 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)
- $12.89
- PSA 10
- $124
- PSA 9
- $64.21
- Gem premium
- 9.6×
- 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 | $124 | +$85.79 | +$60.79 | −$39.21 |
| PSA 9 | $64.21 | +$26.32 | +$1.32 | −$98.68 |
| PSA 8 | $13.83 | −$24.06 | −$49.06 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $12.89 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% | $79.08 | +$16.19 |
| 50% | $93.94 | +$31.05 |
| 75% | $109 | +$45.92 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $161 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $124 | −$37.32 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $74.00 | −$87.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $74.00 | −$87.00 | 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 | $124 | $74.00 | $161 | $74.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $71.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $64.21 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $13.83 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $11.00 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Suijin — FAQ
Is Suijin worth grading?
A PSA 10 Suijin sells for $124 against $12.89 raw: a $111 spread, 9.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($64.21) 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 Suijin worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Suijin (YuGiOh Japanese Vol.5) sells for about $124 versus $12.89 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.6× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Suijin ?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $161, ahead of PSA 10 at $124. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Suijin 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.
Is your Yu-Gi-Oh! card centered well enough to grade?
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