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Is Castle of Dark Illusions [1st Edition] MRD-E073 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 52× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Castle of Dark Illusions [1st Edition] MRD-E073 sells for $186 against $3.58 raw: a $183 spread, 52× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($15.41) 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)
- $3.58
- PSA 10
- $186
- PSA 9
- $15.41
- Gem premium
- 52×
- 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 | $186 | +$158 | +$133 | +$32.68 |
| PSA 9 | $15.41 | −$13.17 | −$38.17 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $11.91 | −$16.67 | −$41.67 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $3.58 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% | $58.12 | +$4.54 |
| 50% | $101 | +$47.25 |
| 75% | $144 | +$89.97 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 22%. 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 | $242 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $186 | −$55.74 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $112 | −$130 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $112 | −$130 | 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 Castle of Dark Illusions [1st Edition] MRD-E073 — FAQ
Is Castle of Dark Illusions [1st Edition] MRD-E073 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Castle of Dark Illusions [1st Edition] MRD-E073 sells for $186 against $3.58 raw: a $183 spread, 52× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($15.41) 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 Castle of Dark Illusions [1st Edition] MRD-E073 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Castle of Dark Illusions [1st Edition] MRD-E073 (YuGiOh Metal Raiders) sells for about $186 versus $3.58 for a raw near-mint copy — a 52× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Castle of Dark Illusions [1st Edition] MRD-E073?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $242, ahead of PSA 10 at $186. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Castle of Dark Illusions [1st Edition] MRD-E073 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 Castle of Dark Illusions [1st Edition] MRD-E073 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Castle of Dark Illusions [1st Edition] MRD-E073 breaks even when it gems about 22% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $15.41).
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