Is Vorse Raider KA-06 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Vorse Raider KA-06 sells for $351 against $5.71 raw: a $346 spread, 62× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.81) 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)
- $5.71
- PSA 10
- $351
- PSA 9
- $30.81
- Gem premium
- 62×
- 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 | $351 | +$321 | +$296 | +$196 |
| PSA 9 | $30.81 | +$0.10 | −$24.90 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $18.83 | −$11.88 | −$36.88 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $5.71 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% | $111 | +$55.21 |
| 50% | $191 | +$135 |
| 75% | $271 | +$215 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 8%. 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 | $457 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $351 | −$106 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $211 | −$246 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $211 | −$246 | 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 | $351 | $211 | $457 | $211 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $34.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $30.81 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $18.83 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $9.18 |
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Grading Vorse Raider KA-06 — FAQ
Is Vorse Raider KA-06 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Vorse Raider KA-06 sells for $351 against $5.71 raw: a $346 spread, 62× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.81) 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 Vorse Raider KA-06 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Vorse Raider KA-06 (YuGiOh Japanese Structure Deck: Kaiba) sells for about $351 versus $5.71 for a raw near-mint copy — a 62× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Vorse Raider KA-06?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $457, ahead of PSA 10 at $351. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Vorse Raider KA-06 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 Vorse Raider KA-06 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Vorse Raider KA-06 breaks even when it gems about 8% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $30.81).
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