Is Dictator of D. [Quarter Century Secret Rare] QCCP-JP005 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Dictator of D. [Quarter Century Secret Rare] QCCP-JP005 sells for $72.52 against $7.59 raw: a $64.93 spread, 9.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($37.72) 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)
- $7.59
- PSA 10
- $72.52
- PSA 9
- $37.72
- Gem premium
- 9.6×
- 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 | $72.52 | +$39.93 | +$14.93 | −$85.07 |
| PSA 9 | $37.72 | +$5.13 | −$19.87 | −$120 |
| PSA 8 | $21.93 | −$10.66 | −$35.66 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $7.59 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% | $46.42 | −$11.17 |
| 50% | $55.12 | −$2.47 |
| 75% | $63.82 | +$6.23 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 57%. 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 | $94.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $72.52 | −$21.48 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $44.00 | −$50.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $44.00 | −$50.00 | 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 Dictator of D. [Quarter Century Secret Rare] QCCP-JP005 — FAQ
Is Dictator of D. [Quarter Century Secret Rare] QCCP-JP005 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dictator of D. [Quarter Century Secret Rare] QCCP-JP005 sells for $72.52 against $7.59 raw: a $64.93 spread, 9.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($37.72) 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 Dictator of D. [Quarter Century Secret Rare] QCCP-JP005 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dictator of D. [Quarter Century Secret Rare] QCCP-JP005 (YuGiOh Japanese Quarter Century Chronicle Side:Pride) sells for about $72.52 versus $7.59 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.6× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dictator of D. [Quarter Century Secret Rare] QCCP-JP005?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $94.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $72.52. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dictator of D. [Quarter Century Secret Rare] QCCP-JP005 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 Dictator of D. [Quarter Century Secret Rare] QCCP-JP005 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Dictator of D. [Quarter Century Secret Rare] QCCP-JP005 breaks even when it gems about 57% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $37.72).
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