Is Jar of Greed DB1-EN242 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 40× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Jar of Greed DB1-EN242 sells for $280 against $6.99 raw: a $273 spread, 40× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($30.81) 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)
- $6.99
- PSA 10
- $280
- PSA 9
- $30.81
- Gem premium
- 40×
- As of
- Aug 9, 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 | $280 | +$248 | +$223 | +$123 |
| PSA 9 | $30.81 | −$1.18 | −$26.18 | −$126 |
| PSA 8 | $0.99 | −$31.00 | −$56.00 | −$156 |
Net = sale price − $6.99 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% | $93.12 | +$36.13 |
| 50% | $155 | +$98.44 |
| 75% | $218 | +$161 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 11%. 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 | $364 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $280 | −$83.96 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $168 | −$196 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $168 | −$196 | 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 | $280 | $168 | $364 | $168 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $34.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $30.81 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $0.99 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $1.00 |
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Grading Jar of Greed DB1-EN242 — FAQ
Is Jar of Greed DB1-EN242 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jar of Greed DB1-EN242 sells for $280 against $6.99 raw: a $273 spread, 40× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($30.81) 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 Jar of Greed DB1-EN242 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jar of Greed DB1-EN242 (YuGiOh Dark Beginning 1) sells for about $280 versus $6.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 40× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jar of Greed DB1-EN242?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $364, ahead of PSA 10 at $280. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jar of Greed DB1-EN242 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 Jar of Greed DB1-EN242 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Jar of Greed DB1-EN242 breaks even when it gems about 11% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $30.81).
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