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Is Thousand Dragon [1st Edition] MRD-143 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Thousand Dragon [1st Edition] MRD-143 sells for $2,352 against $68.71 raw: a $2,284 spread, 34× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($444) 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)
- $68.71
- PSA 10
- $2,352
- PSA 9
- $444
- Gem premium
- 34×
- As of
- Nov 8, 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 | $2,352 | +$2,259 | +$2,234 | +$2,134 |
| PSA 9 | $444 | +$350 | +$325 | +$225 |
| PSA 8 | $175 | +$81.29 | +$56.29 | −$43.71 |
Net = sale price − $68.71 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% | $921 | +$802 |
| 50% | $1,398 | +$1,279 |
| 75% | $1,875 | +$1,756 |
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 | $3,058 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $2,352 | −$706 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $1,411 | −$1,647 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $574 | −$2,484 | 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 Thousand Dragon [1st Edition] MRD-143 — FAQ
Is Thousand Dragon [1st Edition] MRD-143 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Thousand Dragon [1st Edition] MRD-143 sells for $2,352 against $68.71 raw: a $2,284 spread, 34× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($444) 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 Thousand Dragon [1st Edition] MRD-143 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Thousand Dragon [1st Edition] MRD-143 (YuGiOh Metal Raiders) sells for about $2,352 versus $68.71 for a raw near-mint copy — a 34× premium as of Nov 8, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Thousand Dragon [1st Edition] MRD-143?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $3,058, ahead of PSA 10 at $2,352. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Thousand Dragon [1st Edition] MRD-143 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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