Is Change of Heart worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Change of Heart sells for $1,299 against $23.40 raw: a $1,276 spread, 56× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($169) 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)
- $23.40
- PSA 10
- $1,299
- PSA 9
- $169
- Gem premium
- 56×
- 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 | $1,299 | +$1,251 | +$1,226 | +$1,126 |
| PSA 9 | $169 | +$120 | +$95.36 | −$4.64 |
| PSA 8 | $12.50 | −$35.90 | −$60.90 | −$161 |
Net = sale price − $23.40 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% | $451 | +$378 |
| 50% | $734 | +$660 |
| 75% | $1,016 | +$943 |
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 | $1,689 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $1,299 | −$390 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $779 | −$910 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $779 | −$910 | 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 Change of Heart — FAQ
Is Change of Heart worth grading?
A PSA 10 Change of Heart sells for $1,299 against $23.40 raw: a $1,276 spread, 56× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($169) 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 Change of Heart worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Change of Heart (YuGiOh Japanese Vol.5) sells for about $1,299 versus $23.40 for a raw near-mint copy — a 56× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Change of Heart ?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $1,689, ahead of PSA 10 at $1,299. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Change of Heart 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.
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