Is Fallen of Albaz RA04-EN034 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Fallen of Albaz RA04-EN034 sells for $127 against $42.92 raw: a $84.31 spread, 3.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($68.55) 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)
- $42.92
- PSA 10
- $127
- PSA 9
- $68.55
- Gem premium
- 3.0×
- 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 | $127 | +$59.31 | +$34.31 | −$65.69 |
| PSA 9 | $68.55 | +$0.63 | −$24.37 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $21.50 | −$46.42 | −$71.42 | −$171 |
Net = sale price − $42.92 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% | $83.22 | −$9.70 |
| 50% | $97.89 | +$4.97 |
| 75% | $113 | +$19.64 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 42%. 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 | $165 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $127 | −$37.77 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $76.00 | −$89.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $76.00 | −$89.00 | 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 | $127 | $76.00 | $165 | $76.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $75.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $68.55 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $21.50 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $17.00 |
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Grading Fallen of Albaz RA04-EN034 — FAQ
Is Fallen of Albaz RA04-EN034 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Fallen of Albaz RA04-EN034 sells for $127 against $42.92 raw: a $84.31 spread, 3.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($68.55) 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 Fallen of Albaz RA04-EN034 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Fallen of Albaz RA04-EN034 (YuGiOh Quarter Century Stampede) sells for about $127 versus $42.92 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.0× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Fallen of Albaz RA04-EN034?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $165, ahead of PSA 10 at $127. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Fallen of Albaz RA04-EN034 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 Fallen of Albaz RA04-EN034 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Fallen of Albaz RA04-EN034 breaks even when it gems about 42% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $68.55).
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