Is Catapult Turtle DB2-EN047 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 48× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Catapult Turtle DB2-EN047 sells for $136 against $2.83 raw: a $134 spread, 48× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($14.07) 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)
- $2.83
- PSA 10
- $136
- PSA 9
- $14.07
- Gem premium
- 48×
- 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 | $136 | +$109 | +$83.58 | −$16.42 |
| PSA 9 | $14.07 | −$13.76 | −$38.76 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $5.19 | −$22.64 | −$47.64 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $2.83 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% | $44.66 | −$8.17 |
| 50% | $75.24 | +$22.41 |
| 75% | $106 | +$53.00 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 32%. 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 | $177 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $136 | −$40.59 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $82.00 | −$95.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $82.00 | −$95.00 | 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 | $136 | $82.00 | $177 | $82.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $15.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $14.07 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $5.19 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $4.19 |
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Grading Catapult Turtle DB2-EN047 — FAQ
Is Catapult Turtle DB2-EN047 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Catapult Turtle DB2-EN047 sells for $136 against $2.83 raw: a $134 spread, 48× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($14.07) 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 Catapult Turtle DB2-EN047 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Catapult Turtle DB2-EN047 (YuGiOh Dark Beginning 2) sells for about $136 versus $2.83 for a raw near-mint copy — a 48× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Catapult Turtle DB2-EN047?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $177, ahead of PSA 10 at $136. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Catapult Turtle DB2-EN047 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 Catapult Turtle DB2-EN047 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Catapult Turtle DB2-EN047 breaks even when it gems about 32% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $14.07).
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