Is Guardian Sphinx DB2-EN224 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Guardian Sphinx DB2-EN224 sells for $145 against $3.05 raw: a $141 spread, 47× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.41) 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)
- $3.05
- PSA 10
- $145
- PSA 9
- $29.41
- Gem premium
- 47×
- 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 | $145 | +$116 | +$91.48 | −$8.52 |
| PSA 9 | $29.41 | +$1.36 | −$23.64 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $11.80 | −$16.25 | −$41.25 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $3.05 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% | $58.19 | +$5.14 |
| 50% | $86.97 | +$33.92 |
| 75% | $116 | +$62.70 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 21%. 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 | $188 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $145 | −$43.47 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $87.00 | −$101 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $87.00 | −$101 | 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 | $145 | $87.00 | $188 | $87.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $32.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $29.41 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $11.80 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $4.51 |
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Grading Guardian Sphinx DB2-EN224 — FAQ
Is Guardian Sphinx DB2-EN224 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Guardian Sphinx DB2-EN224 sells for $145 against $3.05 raw: a $141 spread, 47× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.41) 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 Guardian Sphinx DB2-EN224 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Guardian Sphinx DB2-EN224 (YuGiOh Dark Beginning 2) sells for about $145 versus $3.05 for a raw near-mint copy — a 47× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Guardian Sphinx DB2-EN224?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $188, ahead of PSA 10 at $145. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Guardian Sphinx DB2-EN224 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 Guardian Sphinx DB2-EN224 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Guardian Sphinx DB2-EN224 breaks even when it gems about 21% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $29.41).
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