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Is Red-Eyes Black Metal Dragon [Ultra Parallel Rare] P5-07 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Red-Eyes Black Metal Dragon [Ultra Parallel Rare] P5-07 sells for $379 against $7.61 raw: a $371 spread, 50× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($33.25) 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)
- $7.61
- PSA 10
- $379
- PSA 9
- $33.25
- Gem premium
- 50×
- As of
- Aug 9, 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 | $379 | +$346 | +$321 | +$221 |
| PSA 9 | $33.25 | +$0.64 | −$24.36 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $19.92 | −$12.69 | −$37.69 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $7.61 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% | $120 | +$62.06 |
| 50% | $206 | +$148 |
| 75% | $293 | +$235 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 7%. 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 | $493 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $379 | −$114 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $227 | −$266 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $227 | −$266 | 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 | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $379 | $227 | $493 | $227 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $37.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $33.25 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $19.92 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $9.90 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Red-Eyes Black Metal Dragon [Ultra Parallel Rare] P5-07 — FAQ
Is Red-Eyes Black Metal Dragon [Ultra Parallel Rare] P5-07 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Red-Eyes Black Metal Dragon [Ultra Parallel Rare] P5-07 sells for $379 against $7.61 raw: a $371 spread, 50× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($33.25) 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 Red-Eyes Black Metal Dragon [Ultra Parallel Rare] P5-07 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Red-Eyes Black Metal Dragon [Ultra Parallel Rare] P5-07 (YuGiOh Japanese Premium Pack 5) sells for about $379 versus $7.61 for a raw near-mint copy — a 50× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Red-Eyes Black Metal Dragon [Ultra Parallel Rare] P5-07?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $493, ahead of PSA 10 at $379. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Red-Eyes Black Metal Dragon [Ultra Parallel Rare] P5-07 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 Red-Eyes Black Metal Dragon [Ultra Parallel Rare] P5-07 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Red-Eyes Black Metal Dragon [Ultra Parallel Rare] P5-07 breaks even when it gems about 7% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $33.25).
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