Is Seven Tools of the Bandit [1st Edition] MRD-129 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 5.2× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Seven Tools of the Bandit [1st Edition] MRD-129 sells for $261 against $50.25 raw: a $210 spread, 5.2× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($71.00) 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)
- $50.25
- PSA 10
- $261
- PSA 9
- $71.00
- Gem premium
- 5.2×
- As of
- Aug 19, 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 | $261 | +$185 | +$160 | +$60.47 |
| PSA 9 | $71.00 | −$4.25 | −$29.25 | −$129 |
| PSA 8 | $39.57 | −$35.68 | −$60.68 | −$161 |
Net = sale price − $50.25 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% | $118 | +$18.18 |
| 50% | $166 | +$65.61 |
| 75% | $213 | +$113 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 15%. 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 | $339 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $261 | −$78.28 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $156 | −$183 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $156 | −$183 | 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 | $261 | $156 | $339 | $156 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $256 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $71.00 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $39.57 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $32.00 |
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Grading Seven Tools of the Bandit [1st Edition] MRD-129 — FAQ
Is Seven Tools of the Bandit [1st Edition] MRD-129 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Seven Tools of the Bandit [1st Edition] MRD-129 sells for $261 against $50.25 raw: a $210 spread, 5.2× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($71.00) 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 Seven Tools of the Bandit [1st Edition] MRD-129 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Seven Tools of the Bandit [1st Edition] MRD-129 (YuGiOh Metal Raiders) sells for about $261 versus $50.25 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.2× premium as of Aug 19, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Seven Tools of the Bandit [1st Edition] MRD-129?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $339, ahead of PSA 10 at $261. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Seven Tools of the Bandit [1st Edition] MRD-129 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 Seven Tools of the Bandit [1st Edition] MRD-129 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Seven Tools of the Bandit [1st Edition] MRD-129 breaks even when it gems about 15% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $71.00).
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