Is Mirror Force DB2-EN081 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Mirror Force DB2-EN081 sells for $716 against $18.00 raw: a $698 spread, 40× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($93.07) 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)
- $18.00
- PSA 10
- $716
- PSA 9
- $93.07
- Gem premium
- 40×
- 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 | $716 | +$673 | +$648 | +$548 |
| PSA 9 | $93.07 | +$50.07 | +$25.07 | −$74.93 |
| PSA 8 | $20.52 | −$22.48 | −$47.48 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $18.00 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% | $249 | +$181 |
| 50% | $405 | +$337 |
| 75% | $561 | +$493 |
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 | $931 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $716 | −$215 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $430 | −$501 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $430 | −$501 | 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 Mirror Force DB2-EN081 — FAQ
Is Mirror Force DB2-EN081 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mirror Force DB2-EN081 sells for $716 against $18.00 raw: a $698 spread, 40× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($93.07) 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 Mirror Force DB2-EN081 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mirror Force DB2-EN081 (YuGiOh Dark Beginning 2) sells for about $716 versus $18.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 40× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mirror Force DB2-EN081?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $931, ahead of PSA 10 at $716. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mirror Force DB2-EN081 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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