Is Cyber Phoenix DR04-EN189 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Cyber Phoenix DR04-EN189 sells for $53.00 against $17.71 raw: a $35.29 spread, 3.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($48.00) 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)
- $17.71
- Grade 9.5
- $53.00
- PSA 9
- $48.00
- Gem premium
- 3.0×
- 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 — Grade 9.5 | $53.00 | +$10.29 | −$14.71 | −$115 |
| PSA 9 | $48.00 | +$5.29 | −$19.71 | −$120 |
| PSA 8 | $43.44 | +$0.73 | −$24.27 | −$124 |
Net = sale price − $17.71 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% | $49.25 | −$18.46 |
| 50% | $50.50 | −$17.21 |
| 75% | $51.75 | −$15.96 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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Grading Cyber Phoenix DR04-EN189 — FAQ
Is Cyber Phoenix DR04-EN189 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Cyber Phoenix DR04-EN189 sells for $53.00 against $17.71 raw: a $35.29 spread, 3.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($48.00) 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.
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