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Is Blackwing - Zephyros the Elite [Quarter Century Secret Rare] RA04-EN145 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Blackwing - Zephyros the Elite [Quarter Century Secret Rare] RA04-EN145 sells for $69.35 against $6.33 raw: a $63.02 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.31) 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)
- $6.33
- PSA 10
- $69.35
- PSA 9
- $32.31
- Gem premium
- 11×
- 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 | $69.35 | +$38.02 | +$13.02 | −$86.98 |
| PSA 9 | $32.31 | +$0.98 | −$24.02 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $19.50 | −$11.83 | −$36.83 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $6.33 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% | $41.57 | −$14.76 |
| 50% | $50.83 | −$5.50 |
| 75% | $60.09 | +$3.76 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 65%. 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 | $90.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $69.35 | −$20.65 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $42.00 | −$48.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $42.00 | −$48.00 | 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 Blackwing - Zephyros the Elite [Quarter Century Secret Rare] RA04-EN145 — FAQ
Is Blackwing - Zephyros the Elite [Quarter Century Secret Rare] RA04-EN145 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Blackwing - Zephyros the Elite [Quarter Century Secret Rare] RA04-EN145 sells for $69.35 against $6.33 raw: a $63.02 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.31) 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 Blackwing - Zephyros the Elite [Quarter Century Secret Rare] RA04-EN145 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Blackwing - Zephyros the Elite [Quarter Century Secret Rare] RA04-EN145 (YuGiOh Quarter Century Stampede) sells for about $69.35 versus $6.33 for a raw near-mint copy — a 11× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Blackwing - Zephyros the Elite [Quarter Century Secret Rare] RA04-EN145?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $90.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $69.35. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Blackwing - Zephyros the Elite [Quarter Century Secret Rare] RA04-EN145 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 Blackwing - Zephyros the Elite [Quarter Century Secret Rare] RA04-EN145 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Blackwing - Zephyros the Elite [Quarter Century Secret Rare] RA04-EN145 breaks even when it gems about 65% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $32.31).
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