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Is Star Ryzeal [Quarter Century Secret Rare] ALIN-EN022 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Star Ryzeal [Quarter Century Secret Rare] ALIN-EN022 sells for $84.41 against $8.70 raw: a $75.71 spread, 9.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.28) 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)
- $8.70
- PSA 10
- $84.41
- PSA 9
- $44.28
- Gem premium
- 9.7×
- As of
- Sep 13, 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 | $84.41 | +$50.71 | +$25.71 | −$74.29 |
| PSA 9 | $44.28 | +$10.58 | −$14.42 | −$114 |
| PSA 8 | $24.87 | −$8.83 | −$33.83 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $8.70 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% | $54.31 | −$4.39 |
| 50% | $64.34 | +$5.64 |
| 75% | $74.38 | +$15.68 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 36%. 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 | $110 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $84.41 | −$25.59 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $51.00 | −$59.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $51.00 | −$59.00 | 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 Star Ryzeal [Quarter Century Secret Rare] ALIN-EN022 — FAQ
Is Star Ryzeal [Quarter Century Secret Rare] ALIN-EN022 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Star Ryzeal [Quarter Century Secret Rare] ALIN-EN022 sells for $84.41 against $8.70 raw: a $75.71 spread, 9.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.28) 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 Star Ryzeal [Quarter Century Secret Rare] ALIN-EN022 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Star Ryzeal [Quarter Century Secret Rare] ALIN-EN022 (YuGiOh Alliance Insight) sells for about $84.41 versus $8.70 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.7× premium as of Sep 13, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Star Ryzeal [Quarter Century Secret Rare] ALIN-EN022?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $110, ahead of PSA 10 at $84.41. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Star Ryzeal [Quarter Century Secret Rare] ALIN-EN022 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 Star Ryzeal [Quarter Century Secret Rare] ALIN-EN022 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Star Ryzeal [Quarter Century Secret Rare] ALIN-EN022 breaks even when it gems about 36% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $44.28).
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