Is Number 99: Utopia Dragonar RA05-EN144 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 9.4× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Number 99: Utopia Dragonar RA05-EN144 sells for $98.93 against $10.47 raw: a $88.46 spread, 9.4× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($31.00) 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)
- $10.47
- PSA 10
- $98.93
- PSA 9
- $31.00
- Gem premium
- 9.4×
- 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 | $98.93 | +$63.46 | +$38.46 | −$61.54 |
| PSA 9 | $31.00 | −$4.47 | −$29.47 | −$129 |
| PSA 8 | $27.88 | −$7.59 | −$32.59 | −$133 |
Net = sale price − $10.47 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% | $47.98 | −$12.49 |
| 50% | $64.97 | +$4.50 |
| 75% | $81.95 | +$21.48 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 43%. 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 | $129 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $98.93 | −$30.07 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $59.00 | −$70.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $59.00 | −$70.00 | 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 Number 99: Utopia Dragonar RA05-EN144 — FAQ
Is Number 99: Utopia Dragonar RA05-EN144 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Number 99: Utopia Dragonar RA05-EN144 sells for $98.93 against $10.47 raw: a $88.46 spread, 9.4× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($31.00) 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 Number 99: Utopia Dragonar RA05-EN144 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Number 99: Utopia Dragonar RA05-EN144 (YuGiOh Rarity Collection 5) sells for about $98.93 versus $10.47 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.4× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Number 99: Utopia Dragonar RA05-EN144?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $129, ahead of PSA 10 at $98.93. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Number 99: Utopia Dragonar RA05-EN144 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 Number 99: Utopia Dragonar RA05-EN144 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Number 99: Utopia Dragonar RA05-EN144 breaks even when it gems about 43% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $31.00).
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