Is Barrel Dragon DB2-EN072 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Barrel Dragon DB2-EN072 sells for $124 against $7.83 raw: a $116 spread, 16× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($38.92) 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)
- $7.83
- PSA 10
- $124
- PSA 9
- $38.92
- Gem premium
- 16×
- As of
- Sep 27, 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 | $124 | +$90.67 | +$65.67 | −$34.33 |
| PSA 9 | $38.92 | +$6.09 | −$18.91 | −$119 |
| PSA 8 | $19.26 | −$13.57 | −$38.57 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $7.83 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% | $60.06 | +$2.23 |
| 50% | $81.21 | +$23.38 |
| 75% | $102 | +$44.53 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 22%. 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 | $161 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $124 | −$37.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $74.00 | −$87.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $74.00 | −$87.00 | 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.
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Grading Barrel Dragon DB2-EN072 — FAQ
Is Barrel Dragon DB2-EN072 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Barrel Dragon DB2-EN072 sells for $124 against $7.83 raw: a $116 spread, 16× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($38.92) 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 Barrel Dragon DB2-EN072 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Barrel Dragon DB2-EN072 (YuGiOh Dark Beginning 2) sells for about $124 versus $7.83 for a raw near-mint copy — a 16× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Barrel Dragon DB2-EN072?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $161, ahead of PSA 10 at $124. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Barrel Dragon DB2-EN072 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 Barrel Dragon DB2-EN072 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Barrel Dragon DB2-EN072 breaks even when it gems about 22% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $38.92).
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