Is The Dragon Dwelling in the Deep ABPF-EN086 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 57× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 The Dragon Dwelling in the Deep ABPF-EN086 sells for $53.80 against $0.94 raw: a $52.86 spread, 57× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($7.53) 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)
- $0.94
- PSA 10
- $53.80
- PSA 9
- $7.53
- Gem premium
- 57×
- 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 | $53.80 | +$27.86 | +$2.86 | −$97.14 |
| PSA 9 | $7.53 | −$18.41 | −$43.41 | −$143 |
| PSA 8 | $7.30 | −$18.64 | −$43.64 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $0.94 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% | $19.10 | −$31.84 |
| 50% | $30.66 | −$20.28 |
| 75% | $42.23 | −$8.71 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 94%. 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 | $70.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $53.80 | −$16.20 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $32.00 | −$38.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $22.00 | −$48.00 | 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 The Dragon Dwelling in the Deep ABPF-EN086 — FAQ
Is The Dragon Dwelling in the Deep ABPF-EN086 worth grading?
A PSA 10 The Dragon Dwelling in the Deep ABPF-EN086 sells for $53.80 against $0.94 raw: a $52.86 spread, 57× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($7.53) 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 The Dragon Dwelling in the Deep ABPF-EN086 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 The Dragon Dwelling in the Deep ABPF-EN086 (YuGiOh Absolute Powerforce) sells for about $53.80 versus $0.94 for a raw near-mint copy — a 57× premium as of Nov 8, 2026.
Which grading company is best for The Dragon Dwelling in the Deep ABPF-EN086?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $70.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $53.80. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does The Dragon Dwelling in the Deep ABPF-EN086 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 The Dragon Dwelling in the Deep ABPF-EN086 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting The Dragon Dwelling in the Deep ABPF-EN086 breaks even when it gems about 94% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $7.53).
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