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Is Number 9: Dyson Sphere [Ultimate Rare 1st Edition] ABYR-EN044 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Number 9: Dyson Sphere [Ultimate Rare 1st Edition] ABYR-EN044 sells for $347 against $19.79 raw: a $327 spread, 18× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($65.59) 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)
- $19.79
- PSA 10
- $347
- PSA 9
- $65.59
- Gem premium
- 18×
- As of
- Sep 13, 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 | $347 | +$302 | +$277 | +$177 |
| PSA 9 | $65.59 | +$20.80 | −$4.20 | −$104 |
| PSA 8 | $17.11 | −$27.68 | −$52.68 | −$153 |
Net = sale price − $19.79 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% | $136 | +$66.03 |
| 50% | $206 | +$136 |
| 75% | $276 | +$206 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 1%. 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 | $450 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $347 | −$104 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $208 | −$242 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $208 | −$242 | 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 Number 9: Dyson Sphere [Ultimate Rare 1st Edition] ABYR-EN044 — FAQ
Is Number 9: Dyson Sphere [Ultimate Rare 1st Edition] ABYR-EN044 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Number 9: Dyson Sphere [Ultimate Rare 1st Edition] ABYR-EN044 sells for $347 against $19.79 raw: a $327 spread, 18× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($65.59) 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 Number 9: Dyson Sphere [Ultimate Rare 1st Edition] ABYR-EN044 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Number 9: Dyson Sphere [Ultimate Rare 1st Edition] ABYR-EN044 (YuGiOh Abyss Rising) sells for about $347 versus $19.79 for a raw near-mint copy — a 18× premium as of Sep 13, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Number 9: Dyson Sphere [Ultimate Rare 1st Edition] ABYR-EN044?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $450, ahead of PSA 10 at $347. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Number 9: Dyson Sphere [Ultimate Rare 1st Edition] ABYR-EN044 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 Number 9: Dyson Sphere [Ultimate Rare 1st Edition] ABYR-EN044 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Number 9: Dyson Sphere [Ultimate Rare 1st Edition] ABYR-EN044 breaks even when it gems about 1% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $65.59).
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