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Is Destiny HERO - Plasma [Secret Rare] QCAC-JP031 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 14× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Destiny HERO - Plasma [Secret Rare] QCAC-JP031 sells for $51.57 against $3.60 raw: a $47.97 spread, 14× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($17.89) 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)
- $3.60
- PSA 10
- $51.57
- PSA 9
- $17.89
- Gem premium
- 14×
- 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 | $51.57 | +$22.97 | −$2.03 | −$102 |
| PSA 9 | $17.89 | −$10.71 | −$35.71 | −$136 |
| PSA 8 | $13.03 | −$15.57 | −$40.57 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $3.60 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% | $26.31 | −$27.29 |
| 50% | $34.73 | −$18.87 |
| 75% | $43.15 | −$10.45 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $67.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $51.57 | −$15.43 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $31.00 | −$36.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $31.00 | −$36.00 | 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 Destiny HERO - Plasma [Secret Rare] QCAC-JP031 — FAQ
Is Destiny HERO - Plasma [Secret Rare] QCAC-JP031 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Destiny HERO - Plasma [Secret Rare] QCAC-JP031 sells for $51.57 against $3.60 raw: a $47.97 spread, 14× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($17.89) 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 Destiny HERO - Plasma [Secret Rare] QCAC-JP031 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Destiny HERO - Plasma [Secret Rare] QCAC-JP031 (YuGiOh Japanese Quarter Century Art Collection) sells for about $51.57 versus $3.60 for a raw near-mint copy — a 14× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Destiny HERO - Plasma [Secret Rare] QCAC-JP031?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $67.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $51.57. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Destiny HERO - Plasma [Secret Rare] QCAC-JP031 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.
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