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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 $84.02 against $9.20 raw: a $74.82 spread, 9.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($45.72) 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
- $84.02
- PSA 9
- $45.72
- Gem premium
- 9.1×
- As of
- Nov 8, 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 | $84.02 | +$49.82 | +$24.82 | −$75.18 |
| PSA 9 | $45.72 | +$11.52 | −$13.48 | −$113 |
| PSA 8 | $25.52 | −$8.68 | −$33.68 | −$134 |
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% | $55.30 | −$3.91 |
| 50% | $64.87 | +$5.67 |
| 75% | $74.44 | +$15.24 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 35%. 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 | $109 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $84.02 | −$24.98 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $50.00 | −$59.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $34.00 | −$75.00 | 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.
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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 $84.02 against $9.20 raw: a $74.82 spread, 9.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($45.72) 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 $84.02 versus $9.20 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.1× premium as of Nov 8, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lightning Vortex [Secret Rare] TB02-JP082?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $109, ahead of PSA 10 at $84.02. 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 35% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $45.72).
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