Is Five-Headed Dragon QCLP-JP020 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Five-Headed Dragon QCLP-JP020 sells for $96.16 against $4.30 raw: a $91.86 spread, 22× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($50.99) 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)
- $4.30
- PSA 10
- $96.16
- PSA 9
- $50.99
- Gem premium
- 22×
- 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 | $96.16 | +$66.86 | +$41.86 | −$58.14 |
| PSA 9 | $50.99 | +$21.69 | −$3.31 | −$103 |
| PSA 8 | $27.88 | −$1.42 | −$26.42 | −$126 |
Net = sale price − $4.30 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% | $62.28 | +$7.98 |
| 50% | $73.58 | +$19.28 |
| 75% | $84.87 | +$30.57 |
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 | $125 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $96.16 | −$28.84 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $58.00 | −$67.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $58.00 | −$67.00 | 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 Five-Headed Dragon QCLP-JP020 — FAQ
Is Five-Headed Dragon QCLP-JP020 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Five-Headed Dragon QCLP-JP020 sells for $96.16 against $4.30 raw: a $91.86 spread, 22× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($50.99) 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 Five-Headed Dragon QCLP-JP020 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Five-Headed Dragon QCLP-JP020 (YuGiOh Japanese Quarter Century Limited Pack) sells for about $96.16 versus $4.30 for a raw near-mint copy — a 22× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Five-Headed Dragon QCLP-JP020?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $125, ahead of PSA 10 at $96.16. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Five-Headed Dragon QCLP-JP020 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 Five-Headed Dragon QCLP-JP020 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Five-Headed Dragon QCLP-JP020 breaks even when it gems about 7% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $50.99).
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