Is ドードー worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 ドードー brings $240 versus $200 raw — a $40.05 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($41.35) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $200
- PSA 10
- $240
- PSA 9
- $41.35
- Gem premium
- 1.2×
- As of
- Aug 10, 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 | $240 | +$15.05 | −$9.95 | −$110 |
| PSA 9 | $41.35 | −$184 | −$209 | −$309 |
| PSA 8 | $66.12 | −$159 | −$184 | −$284 |
Net = sale price − $200 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% | $91.03 | −$159 |
| 50% | $141 | −$109 |
| 75% | $190 | −$59.62 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $240 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $52.72 | −$187 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $57.75 | $36.00 | — | — |
| 9.5 | — | $21.00 | $16.00 | $26.00 |
| 9 | $22.00 | $42.89 | — | — |
| 8.5 | — | $9.00 | $53.99 | — |
| 8 | $48.86 | — | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | $6.05 | — | — |
| 7 | $22.82 | — | — | — |
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Grading ドードー — FAQ
Is ドードー worth grading?
A PSA 10 ドードー brings $240 versus $200 raw — a $40.05 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($41.35) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 ドードー worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 ドードー (拡張パック No.084) sells for about $240 versus $200 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.2× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for ドードー?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $240, ahead of CGC 10 at $52.72. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does ドードー need for a PSA 10?
PSA publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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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