Is Kuriboh MRD-E071 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Kuriboh MRD-E071 sells for $347 against $6.44 raw: a $340 spread, 54× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($31.51) 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)
- $6.44
- PSA 10
- $347
- PSA 9
- $31.51
- Gem premium
- 54×
- As of
- Aug 9, 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 | $347 | +$315 | +$290 | +$190 |
| PSA 9 | $31.51 | +$0.07 | −$24.93 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $19.14 | −$12.30 | −$37.30 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $6.44 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% | $110 | +$53.84 |
| 50% | $189 | +$133 |
| 75% | $268 | +$211 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 8%. 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 | $451 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $347 | −$104 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $208 | −$243 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $208 | −$243 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $347 | $208 | $451 | $208 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $35.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $31.51 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $19.14 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $9.38 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Kuriboh MRD-E071 — FAQ
Is Kuriboh MRD-E071 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kuriboh MRD-E071 sells for $347 against $6.44 raw: a $340 spread, 54× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($31.51) 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 Kuriboh MRD-E071 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kuriboh MRD-E071 (YuGiOh Metal Raiders) sells for about $347 versus $6.44 for a raw near-mint copy — a 54× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kuriboh MRD-E071?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $451, ahead of PSA 10 at $347. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kuriboh MRD-E071 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 Kuriboh MRD-E071 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Kuriboh MRD-E071 breaks even when it gems about 8% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $31.51).
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