Is Dark Magician LOB-005 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Dark Magician LOB-005 sells for $1,255 against $30.40 raw: a $1,224 spread, 41× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($305) 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)
- $30.40
- PSA 10
- $1,255
- PSA 9
- $305
- Gem premium
- 41×
- As of
- Aug 17, 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 | $1,255 | +$1,199 | +$1,174 | +$1,074 |
| PSA 9 | $305 | +$250 | +$225 | +$125 |
| PSA 8 | $100 | +$44.60 | +$19.60 | −$80.40 |
Net = sale price − $30.40 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% | $542 | +$462 |
| 50% | $780 | +$699 |
| 75% | $1,017 | +$937 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $3,999 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| CGC 10 | $1,711 | −$2,288 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $1,255 | −$2,745 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $100 | −$3,899 | 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 | $1,255 | $1,711 | $3,999 | $100 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $463 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $305 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $100 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $80.00 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Dark Magician LOB-005 — FAQ
Is Dark Magician LOB-005 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dark Magician LOB-005 sells for $1,255 against $30.40 raw: a $1,224 spread, 41× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($305) 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 Dark Magician LOB-005 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dark Magician LOB-005 (YuGiOh Legend of Blue Eyes White Dragon) sells for about $1,255 versus $30.40 for a raw near-mint copy — a 41× premium as of Aug 17, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dark Magician LOB-005?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $3,999, ahead of CGC 10 at $1,711. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dark Magician LOB-005 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.
Is your Yu-Gi-Oh! card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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