Is Number 17: Leviathan Dragon CT08-EN001 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Number 17: Leviathan Dragon CT08-EN001 sells for $58.62 against $1.33 raw: a $57.29 spread, 44× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.00) 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)
- $1.33
- PSA 10
- $58.62
- PSA 9
- $40.00
- Gem premium
- 44×
- 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 | $58.62 | +$32.29 | +$7.29 | −$92.71 |
| PSA 9 | $40.00 | +$13.67 | −$11.33 | −$111 |
| PSA 8 | $36.00 | +$9.67 | −$15.33 | −$115 |
Net = sale price − $1.33 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% | $44.66 | −$6.67 |
| 50% | $49.31 | −$2.02 |
| 75% | $53.96 | +$2.63 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 61%. 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 | $76.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $58.62 | −$17.38 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $35.00 | −$41.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $35.00 | −$41.00 | 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 Number 17: Leviathan Dragon CT08-EN001 — FAQ
Is Number 17: Leviathan Dragon CT08-EN001 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Number 17: Leviathan Dragon CT08-EN001 sells for $58.62 against $1.33 raw: a $57.29 spread, 44× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.00) 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 17: Leviathan Dragon CT08-EN001 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Number 17: Leviathan Dragon CT08-EN001 (YuGiOh Collectible Tins 2011) sells for about $58.62 versus $1.33 for a raw near-mint copy — a 44× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Number 17: Leviathan Dragon CT08-EN001?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $76.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $58.62. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Number 17: Leviathan Dragon CT08-EN001 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 17: Leviathan Dragon CT08-EN001 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Number 17: Leviathan Dragon CT08-EN001 breaks even when it gems about 61% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $40.00).
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