Is Dark Magic Veil [Super Parallel Rare] 20TH-JPC35 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 21× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Dark Magic Veil [Super Parallel Rare] 20TH-JPC35 sells for $44.18 against $2.09 raw: a $42.09 spread, 21× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($10.39) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.09
- PSA 10
- $44.18
- PSA 9
- $10.39
- Gem premium
- 21×
- 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 | $44.18 | +$17.09 | −$7.91 | −$108 |
| PSA 9 | $10.39 | −$16.70 | −$41.70 | −$142 |
| PSA 8 | $9.66 | −$17.43 | −$42.43 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $2.09 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% | $18.84 | −$33.25 |
| 50% | $27.29 | −$24.80 |
| 75% | $35.73 | −$16.36 |
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 | $57.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $44.18 | −$12.82 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $27.00 | −$30.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $27.00 | −$30.00 | 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 Dark Magic Veil [Super Parallel Rare] 20TH-JPC35 — FAQ
Is Dark Magic Veil [Super Parallel Rare] 20TH-JPC35 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dark Magic Veil [Super Parallel Rare] 20TH-JPC35 sells for $44.18 against $2.09 raw: a $42.09 spread, 21× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($10.39) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Dark Magic Veil [Super Parallel Rare] 20TH-JPC35 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dark Magic Veil [Super Parallel Rare] 20TH-JPC35 (YuGiOh Japanese 20th Anniversary Legend Collection) sells for about $44.18 versus $2.09 for a raw near-mint copy — a 21× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dark Magic Veil [Super Parallel Rare] 20TH-JPC35?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $57.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $44.18. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dark Magic Veil [Super Parallel Rare] 20TH-JPC35 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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