Is Sky Striker Ace - Roze RA04-EN031 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Sky Striker Ace - Roze RA04-EN031 sells for $92.21 against $10.26 raw: a $81.95 spread, 9.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($53.50) 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)
- $10.26
- PSA 10
- $92.21
- PSA 9
- $53.50
- Gem premium
- 9.0×
- 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 | $92.21 | +$56.95 | +$31.95 | −$68.05 |
| PSA 9 | $53.50 | +$18.24 | −$6.76 | −$107 |
| PSA 8 | $14.99 | −$20.27 | −$45.27 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $10.26 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% | $63.18 | +$2.92 |
| 50% | $72.85 | +$12.59 |
| 75% | $82.53 | +$22.27 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 17%. 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 | $120 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $92.21 | −$27.79 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $55.00 | −$65.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $55.00 | −$65.00 | 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 Sky Striker Ace - Roze RA04-EN031 — FAQ
Is Sky Striker Ace - Roze RA04-EN031 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Sky Striker Ace - Roze RA04-EN031 sells for $92.21 against $10.26 raw: a $81.95 spread, 9.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($53.50) 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 Sky Striker Ace - Roze RA04-EN031 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Sky Striker Ace - Roze RA04-EN031 (YuGiOh Quarter Century Stampede) sells for about $92.21 versus $10.26 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.0× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Sky Striker Ace - Roze RA04-EN031?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $120, ahead of PSA 10 at $92.21. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Sky Striker Ace - Roze RA04-EN031 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 Sky Striker Ace - Roze RA04-EN031 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Sky Striker Ace - Roze RA04-EN031 breaks even when it gems about 17% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $53.50).
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