Is Chaos Angel QCDB-JP037 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Chaos Angel QCDB-JP037 sells for $74.39 against $10.50 raw: a $63.89 spread, 7.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.90) 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)
- $10.50
- PSA 10
- $74.39
- PSA 9
- $40.90
- Gem premium
- 7.1×
- 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 | $74.39 | +$38.89 | +$13.89 | −$86.11 |
| PSA 9 | $40.90 | +$5.40 | −$19.60 | −$120 |
| PSA 8 | $23.35 | −$12.15 | −$37.15 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $10.50 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% | $49.27 | −$11.23 |
| 50% | $57.64 | −$2.86 |
| 75% | $66.02 | +$5.52 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 59%. 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 | $97.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $74.39 | −$22.61 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $45.00 | −$52.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $45.00 | −$52.00 | 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 Chaos Angel QCDB-JP037 — FAQ
Is Chaos Angel QCDB-JP037 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Chaos Angel QCDB-JP037 sells for $74.39 against $10.50 raw: a $63.89 spread, 7.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.90) 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 Chaos Angel QCDB-JP037 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Chaos Angel QCDB-JP037 (YuGiOh Japanese Quarter Century Duelist Box) sells for about $74.39 versus $10.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.1× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Chaos Angel QCDB-JP037?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $97.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $74.39. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Chaos Angel QCDB-JP037 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 Chaos Angel QCDB-JP037 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Chaos Angel QCDB-JP037 breaks even when it gems about 59% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $40.90).
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