Is Insect Queen DB2-EN123 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Insect Queen DB2-EN123 sells for $175 against $6.93 raw: a $168 spread, 25× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($46.47) 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)
- $6.93
- PSA 10
- $175
- PSA 9
- $46.47
- Gem premium
- 25×
- 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 | $175 | +$143 | +$118 | +$18.07 |
| PSA 9 | $46.47 | +$14.54 | −$10.46 | −$110 |
| PSA 8 | $20.45 | −$11.48 | −$36.48 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $6.93 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% | $78.60 | +$21.67 |
| 50% | $111 | +$53.81 |
| 75% | $143 | +$85.94 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 8%. 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 | $228 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $175 | −$53.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $105 | −$123 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $105 | −$123 | 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 | $175 | $105 | $228 | $105 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $99.99 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $46.47 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $20.45 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $10.26 |
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Grading Insect Queen DB2-EN123 — FAQ
Is Insect Queen DB2-EN123 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Insect Queen DB2-EN123 sells for $175 against $6.93 raw: a $168 spread, 25× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($46.47) 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 Insect Queen DB2-EN123 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Insect Queen DB2-EN123 (YuGiOh Dark Beginning 2) sells for about $175 versus $6.93 for a raw near-mint copy — a 25× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Insect Queen DB2-EN123?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $228, ahead of PSA 10 at $175. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Insect Queen DB2-EN123 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 Insect Queen DB2-EN123 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Insect Queen DB2-EN123 breaks even when it gems about 8% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $46.47).
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