Is Drytron Meteonis Draconids [Ultimate Rare] QCCP-JP180 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Drytron Meteonis Draconids [Ultimate Rare] QCCP-JP180 brings $42.04 versus $2.50 raw — a $39.54 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($10.69) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.50
- PSA 10
- $42.04
- PSA 9
- $10.69
- Gem premium
- 17×
- 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 | $42.04 | +$14.54 | −$10.46 | −$110 |
| PSA 9 | $10.69 | −$16.81 | −$41.81 | −$142 |
| PSA 8 | $9.79 | −$17.71 | −$42.71 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $2.50 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% | $18.53 | −$33.97 |
| 50% | $26.36 | −$26.14 |
| 75% | $34.20 | −$18.30 |
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 | $55.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $42.04 | −$12.96 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $25.00 | −$30.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $25.00 | −$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 Drytron Meteonis Draconids [Ultimate Rare] QCCP-JP180 — FAQ
Is Drytron Meteonis Draconids [Ultimate Rare] QCCP-JP180 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Drytron Meteonis Draconids [Ultimate Rare] QCCP-JP180 brings $42.04 versus $2.50 raw — a $39.54 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($10.69) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Drytron Meteonis Draconids [Ultimate Rare] QCCP-JP180 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Drytron Meteonis Draconids [Ultimate Rare] QCCP-JP180 (YuGiOh Japanese Quarter Century Chronicle Side:Pride) sells for about $42.04 versus $2.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 17× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Drytron Meteonis Draconids [Ultimate Rare] QCCP-JP180?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $55.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $42.04. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Drytron Meteonis Draconids [Ultimate Rare] QCCP-JP180 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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