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Is Lightning Vortex [Secret Rare] TB02-JP082 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Lightning Vortex [Secret Rare] TB02-JP082 sells for $80.32 against $9.20 raw: a $71.12 spread, 8.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($41.75) 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)
- $9.20
- PSA 10
- $80.32
- PSA 9
- $41.75
- Gem premium
- 8.7×
- 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 | $80.32 | +$46.12 | +$21.12 | −$78.88 |
| PSA 9 | $41.75 | +$7.55 | −$17.45 | −$117 |
| PSA 8 | $23.73 | −$10.47 | −$35.47 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $9.20 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% | $51.39 | −$7.81 |
| 50% | $61.03 | +$1.83 |
| 75% | $70.68 | +$11.48 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 45%. 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 | $104 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $80.32 | −$23.68 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $48.00 | −$56.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $48.00 | −$56.00 | 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 | $80.32 | $48.00 | $104 | $48.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $46.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $41.75 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $23.73 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $12.43 |
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Grading Lightning Vortex [Secret Rare] TB02-JP082 — FAQ
Is Lightning Vortex [Secret Rare] TB02-JP082 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Lightning Vortex [Secret Rare] TB02-JP082 sells for $80.32 against $9.20 raw: a $71.12 spread, 8.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($41.75) 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 Lightning Vortex [Secret Rare] TB02-JP082 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Lightning Vortex [Secret Rare] TB02-JP082 (YuGiOh Japanese Triple Build Pack: Evolution Impact) sells for about $80.32 versus $9.20 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.7× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lightning Vortex [Secret Rare] TB02-JP082?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $104, ahead of PSA 10 at $80.32. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Lightning Vortex [Secret Rare] TB02-JP082 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 Lightning Vortex [Secret Rare] TB02-JP082 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Lightning Vortex [Secret Rare] TB02-JP082 breaks even when it gems about 45% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $41.75).
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