Is Dawn worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Dawn brings $40.08 versus $5.31 raw — a $34.77 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($18.07) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $5.31
- PSA 10
- $40.08
- PSA 9
- $18.07
- Gem premium
- 7.5×
- 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 | $40.08 | +$9.77 | −$15.23 | −$115 |
| PSA 9 | $18.07 | −$12.24 | −$37.24 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $12.83 | −$17.48 | −$42.48 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $5.31 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% | $23.57 | −$31.74 |
| 50% | $29.07 | −$26.23 |
| 75% | $34.58 | −$20.73 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $121 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| TAG 10 | $52.76 | −$68.33 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $40.08 | −$81.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $36.82 | −$84.27 | 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 | TAG | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $40.08 | $36.82 | $121 | $52.76 | $37.20 |
| 9.5 | — | $15.50 | — | — | — |
| 9 | $18.07 | $11.16 | $10.52 | $22.89 | $20.53 |
| 8.5 | — | $8.00 | — | — | — |
| 8 | $12.83 | — | — | — | — |
| 7 | $6.12 | — | — | — | — |
| 4 | $10.09 | — | — | — | — |
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Grading Dawn — FAQ
Is Dawn worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dawn brings $40.08 versus $5.31 raw — a $34.77 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($18.07) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Dawn worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dawn (Phantasmal Flames 118/094) sells for about $40.08 versus $5.31 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.5× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dawn?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $121, ahead of TAG 10 at $52.76. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dawn 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.
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