Is The Bewitching Phantom Thief worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 The Bewitching Phantom Thief sells for $656 against $10.13 raw: a $646 spread, 65× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($47.02) 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)
- $10.13
- PSA 10
- $656
- PSA 9
- $47.02
- Gem premium
- 65×
- 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 | $656 | +$621 | +$596 | +$496 |
| PSA 9 | $47.02 | +$11.89 | −$13.11 | −$113 |
| PSA 8 | $26.10 | −$9.03 | −$34.03 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $10.13 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% | $199 | +$139 |
| 50% | $352 | +$291 |
| 75% | $504 | +$444 |
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 | $853 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $656 | −$197 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $394 | −$459 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $394 | −$459 | 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 The Bewitching Phantom Thief — FAQ
Is The Bewitching Phantom Thief worth grading?
A PSA 10 The Bewitching Phantom Thief sells for $656 against $10.13 raw: a $646 spread, 65× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($47.02) 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 The Bewitching Phantom Thief worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 The Bewitching Phantom Thief (YuGiOh Japanese Vol.2) sells for about $656 versus $10.13 for a raw near-mint copy — a 65× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for The Bewitching Phantom Thief ?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $853, ahead of PSA 10 at $656. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does The Bewitching Phantom Thief 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 The Bewitching Phantom Thief break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting The Bewitching Phantom Thief breaks even when it gems about 2% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $47.02).
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