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Is Barrel Dragon [1st Edition] MRD-126 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Barrel Dragon [1st Edition] MRD-126 sells for $1,175 against $66.94 raw: a $1,108 spread, 18× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($410) 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)
- $66.94
- PSA 10
- $1,175
- PSA 9
- $410
- Gem premium
- 18×
- 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 | $1,175 | +$1,083 | +$1,058 | +$958 |
| PSA 9 | $410 | +$318 | +$293 | +$193 |
| PSA 8 | $240 | +$149 | +$124 | +$23.53 |
Net = sale price − $66.94 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% | $601 | +$484 |
| 50% | $792 | +$676 |
| 75% | $983 | +$867 |
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 | $1,527 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $1,175 | −$353 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $737 | −$790 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $705 | −$822 | 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 Barrel Dragon [1st Edition] MRD-126 — FAQ
Is Barrel Dragon [1st Edition] MRD-126 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Barrel Dragon [1st Edition] MRD-126 sells for $1,175 against $66.94 raw: a $1,108 spread, 18× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($410) 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 Barrel Dragon [1st Edition] MRD-126 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Barrel Dragon [1st Edition] MRD-126 (YuGiOh Metal Raiders) sells for about $1,175 versus $66.94 for a raw near-mint copy — a 18× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Barrel Dragon [1st Edition] MRD-126?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $1,527, ahead of PSA 10 at $1,175. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Barrel Dragon [1st Edition] MRD-126 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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