Is Dark Necrofear DB2-EN004 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Dark Necrofear DB2-EN004 sells for $84.25 against $3.64 raw: a $80.61 spread, 23× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($37.11) 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)
- $3.64
- PSA 10
- $84.25
- PSA 9
- $37.11
- Gem premium
- 23×
- 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 | $84.25 | +$55.61 | +$30.61 | −$69.39 |
| PSA 9 | $37.11 | +$8.47 | −$16.53 | −$117 |
| PSA 8 | $16.51 | −$12.13 | −$37.13 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $3.64 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% | $48.89 | −$4.75 |
| 50% | $60.68 | +$7.04 |
| 75% | $72.47 | +$18.83 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 35%. 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 | $110 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $84.25 | −$25.75 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $51.00 | −$59.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $51.00 | −$59.00 | 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 | $84.25 | $51.00 | $110 | $51.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $41.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $37.11 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $16.51 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $6.50 |
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Grading Dark Necrofear DB2-EN004 — FAQ
Is Dark Necrofear DB2-EN004 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dark Necrofear DB2-EN004 sells for $84.25 against $3.64 raw: a $80.61 spread, 23× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($37.11) 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 Necrofear DB2-EN004 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dark Necrofear DB2-EN004 (YuGiOh Dark Beginning 2) sells for about $84.25 versus $3.64 for a raw near-mint copy — a 23× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dark Necrofear DB2-EN004?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $110, ahead of PSA 10 at $84.25. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dark Necrofear DB2-EN004 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 Dark Necrofear DB2-EN004 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Dark Necrofear DB2-EN004 breaks even when it gems about 35% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $37.11).
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