Is Swordsman of Landstar JY-02 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 57× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Swordsman of Landstar JY-02 sells for $283 against $4.95 raw: a $278 spread, 57× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($23.81) 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)
- $4.95
- PSA 10
- $283
- PSA 9
- $23.81
- Gem premium
- 57×
- 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 | $283 | +$253 | +$228 | +$128 |
| PSA 9 | $23.81 | −$6.14 | −$31.14 | −$131 |
| PSA 8 | $15.68 | −$14.27 | −$39.27 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $4.95 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% | $88.72 | +$33.77 |
| 50% | $154 | +$98.68 |
| 75% | $219 | +$164 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 12%. 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 | $368 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $283 | −$84.56 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $170 | −$198 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $170 | −$198 | 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 | $283 | $170 | $368 | $170 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $26.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $23.81 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $15.68 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $7.09 |
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Grading Swordsman of Landstar JY-02 — FAQ
Is Swordsman of Landstar JY-02 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Swordsman of Landstar JY-02 sells for $283 against $4.95 raw: a $278 spread, 57× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($23.81) 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 Swordsman of Landstar JY-02 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Swordsman of Landstar JY-02 (YuGiOh Japanese Structure Deck: Joey) sells for about $283 versus $4.95 for a raw near-mint copy — a 57× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Swordsman of Landstar JY-02?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $368, ahead of PSA 10 at $283. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Swordsman of Landstar JY-02 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 Swordsman of Landstar JY-02 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Swordsman of Landstar JY-02 breaks even when it gems about 12% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $23.81).
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