Is De'Von Achane [Dragon] #3 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 De'Von Achane [Dragon] #3 sells for $125 against $16.13 raw: a $109 spread, 7.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($43.77) 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)
- $16.13
- PSA 10
- $125
- PSA 9
- $43.77
- Gem premium
- 7.7×
- As of
- Sep 4, 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 | $125 | +$83.59 | +$58.59 | −$41.41 |
| PSA 9 | $43.77 | +$2.64 | −$22.36 | −$122 |
| PSA 8 | $24.63 | −$16.50 | −$41.50 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $16.13 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% | $64.01 | −$2.12 |
| 50% | $84.25 | +$18.12 |
| 75% | $104 | +$38.35 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 28%. 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 | $162 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $125 | −$37.28 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $75.00 | −$87.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $75.00 | −$87.00 | 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 De'Von Achane [Dragon] #3 — FAQ
Is De'Von Achane [Dragon] #3 worth grading?
A PSA 10 De'Von Achane [Dragon] #3 sells for $125 against $16.13 raw: a $109 spread, 7.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($43.77) 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 De'Von Achane [Dragon] #3 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 De'Von Achane [Dragon] #3 (Football Cards 2025 Panini Donruss Optic Chain Reaction) sells for about $125 versus $16.13 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.7× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for De'Von Achane [Dragon] #3?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $162, ahead of PSA 10 at $125. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does De'Von Achane [Dragon] #3 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 De'Von Achane [Dragon] #3 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting De'Von Achane [Dragon] #3 breaks even when it gems about 28% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $43.77).
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