Is ダークライ worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 ダークライ brings $3,345 versus $1,879 raw — a $1,466 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($238) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $1,879
- PSA 10
- $3,345
- PSA 9
- $238
- Gem premium
- 1.8×
- As of
- Nov 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 | $3,345 | +$1,441 | +$1,416 | +$1,316 |
| PSA 9 | $238 | −$1,666 | −$1,691 | −$1,791 |
Net = sale price − $1,879 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% | $1,015 | −$914 |
| 50% | $1,791 | −$137 |
| 75% | $2,568 | +$640 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 54%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAG 10 | $5,200 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $3,345 | −$1,855 | 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 ダークライ — FAQ
Is ダークライ worth grading?
A PSA 10 ダークライ brings $3,345 versus $1,879 raw — a $1,466 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($238) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 ダークライ worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 ダークライ (LEGEND Promos 021/L-P) sells for about $3,345 versus $1,879 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.8× premium as of Nov 13, 2026.
Which grading company is best for ダークライ?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $5,200, ahead of PSA 10 at $3,345. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does ダークライ need for a TAG 10?
TAG publishes 55/45 front and 72/28 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 ダークライ break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting ダークライ breaks even when it gems about 54% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $238).
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