Is Blackwing - Sirocco the Dawn CRMS-EN010 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 42× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Blackwing - Sirocco the Dawn CRMS-EN010 sells for $77.82 against $1.87 raw: a $75.95 spread, 42× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($9.29) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.87
- PSA 10
- $77.82
- PSA 9
- $9.29
- Gem premium
- 42×
- 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 | $77.82 | +$50.95 | +$25.95 | −$74.05 |
| PSA 9 | $9.29 | −$17.58 | −$42.58 | −$143 |
| PSA 8 | $9.17 | −$17.70 | −$42.70 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $1.87 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% | $26.42 | −$25.45 |
| 50% | $43.55 | −$8.32 |
| 75% | $60.69 | +$8.82 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 62%. 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 | $101 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $77.82 | −$23.18 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $47.00 | −$54.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $47.00 | −$54.00 | 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 Blackwing - Sirocco the Dawn CRMS-EN010 — FAQ
Is Blackwing - Sirocco the Dawn CRMS-EN010 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Blackwing - Sirocco the Dawn CRMS-EN010 sells for $77.82 against $1.87 raw: a $75.95 spread, 42× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($9.29) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Blackwing - Sirocco the Dawn CRMS-EN010 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Blackwing - Sirocco the Dawn CRMS-EN010 (YuGiOh Crimson Crisis) sells for about $77.82 versus $1.87 for a raw near-mint copy — a 42× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Blackwing - Sirocco the Dawn CRMS-EN010?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $101, ahead of PSA 10 at $77.82. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Blackwing - Sirocco the Dawn CRMS-EN010 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 Blackwing - Sirocco the Dawn CRMS-EN010 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Blackwing - Sirocco the Dawn CRMS-EN010 breaks even when it gems about 62% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $9.29).
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