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Is Apprentice Illusion Magician [Platinum Secret Rare] RA04-EN023 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 10× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Apprentice Illusion Magician [Platinum Secret Rare] RA04-EN023 sells for $51.54 against $4.99 raw: a $46.55 spread, 10× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($17.69) 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)
- $4.99
- PSA 10
- $51.54
- PSA 9
- $17.69
- Gem premium
- 10×
- 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 | $51.54 | +$21.55 | −$3.45 | −$103 |
| PSA 9 | $17.69 | −$12.30 | −$37.30 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $12.94 | −$17.05 | −$42.05 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $4.99 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% | $26.15 | −$28.84 |
| 50% | $34.62 | −$20.38 |
| 75% | $43.08 | −$11.91 |
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 | $51.54 | −$15.46 | 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 Apprentice Illusion Magician [Platinum Secret Rare] RA04-EN023 — FAQ
Is Apprentice Illusion Magician [Platinum Secret Rare] RA04-EN023 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Apprentice Illusion Magician [Platinum Secret Rare] RA04-EN023 sells for $51.54 against $4.99 raw: a $46.55 spread, 10× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($17.69) 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 Apprentice Illusion Magician [Platinum Secret Rare] RA04-EN023 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Apprentice Illusion Magician [Platinum Secret Rare] RA04-EN023 (YuGiOh Quarter Century Stampede) sells for about $51.54 versus $4.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 10× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Apprentice Illusion Magician [Platinum Secret Rare] RA04-EN023?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $67.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $51.54. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Apprentice Illusion Magician [Platinum Secret Rare] RA04-EN023 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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