Is Dark Strike Fighter CRMS-EN040 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 32× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Dark Strike Fighter CRMS-EN040 sells for $158 against $4.99 raw: a $153 spread, 32× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($10.51) 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)
- $4.99
- PSA 10
- $158
- PSA 9
- $10.51
- Gem premium
- 32×
- 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 | $158 | +$128 | +$103 | +$2.79 |
| PSA 9 | $10.51 | −$19.48 | −$44.48 | −$144 |
| PSA 8 | $9.56 | −$20.43 | −$45.43 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $4.99 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% | $47.33 | −$7.66 |
| 50% | $84.14 | +$29.16 |
| 75% | $121 | +$65.97 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 30%. 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 | $205 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $158 | −$47.22 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $95.00 | −$110 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $95.00 | −$110 | 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 Dark Strike Fighter CRMS-EN040 — FAQ
Is Dark Strike Fighter CRMS-EN040 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dark Strike Fighter CRMS-EN040 sells for $158 against $4.99 raw: a $153 spread, 32× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($10.51) 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 Dark Strike Fighter CRMS-EN040 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dark Strike Fighter CRMS-EN040 (YuGiOh Crimson Crisis) sells for about $158 versus $4.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 32× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dark Strike Fighter CRMS-EN040?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $205, ahead of PSA 10 at $158. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dark Strike Fighter CRMS-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.
What gem rate makes grading Dark Strike Fighter CRMS-EN040 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Dark Strike Fighter CRMS-EN040 breaks even when it gems about 30% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $10.51).
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