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Is Stardust Dragon [Ultimate Rare 1st Edition] TDGS-EN040 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Stardust Dragon [Ultimate Rare 1st Edition] TDGS-EN040 sells for $2,225 against $465 raw: a $1,760 spread, 4.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,525) 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)
- $465
- PSA 10
- $2,225
- PSA 9
- $1,525
- Gem premium
- 4.8×
- As of
- Nov 8, 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 | $2,225 | +$1,735 | +$1,710 | +$1,610 |
| PSA 9 | $1,525 | +$1,035 | +$1,010 | +$910 |
| PSA 8 | $529 | +$38.69 | +$13.69 | −$86.31 |
Net = sale price − $465 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% | $1,700 | +$1,185 |
| 50% | $1,875 | +$1,360 |
| 75% | $2,050 | +$1,535 |
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 | $2,892 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $2,225 | −$667 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $1,335 | −$1,557 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $890 | −$2,002 | 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 Stardust Dragon [Ultimate Rare 1st Edition] TDGS-EN040 — FAQ
Is Stardust Dragon [Ultimate Rare 1st Edition] TDGS-EN040 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Stardust Dragon [Ultimate Rare 1st Edition] TDGS-EN040 sells for $2,225 against $465 raw: a $1,760 spread, 4.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,525) 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 Stardust Dragon [Ultimate Rare 1st Edition] TDGS-EN040 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Stardust Dragon [Ultimate Rare 1st Edition] TDGS-EN040 (YuGiOh The Duelist Genesis) sells for about $2,225 versus $465 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.8× premium as of Nov 8, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Stardust Dragon [Ultimate Rare 1st Edition] TDGS-EN040?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $2,892, ahead of PSA 10 at $2,225. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Stardust Dragon [Ultimate Rare 1st Edition] TDGS-EN040 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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