Is Pride of the Weak 5DS2-EN021 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 38× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Pride of the Weak 5DS2-EN021 sells for $82.39 against $2.15 raw: a $80.24 spread, 38× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($10.69) 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)
- $2.15
- PSA 10
- $82.39
- PSA 9
- $10.69
- Gem premium
- 38×
- 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 | $82.39 | +$55.24 | +$30.24 | −$69.76 |
| PSA 9 | $10.69 | −$16.46 | −$41.46 | −$141 |
| PSA 8 | $9.79 | −$17.36 | −$42.36 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $2.15 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% | $28.62 | −$23.53 |
| 50% | $46.54 | −$5.61 |
| 75% | $64.47 | +$12.32 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 58%. 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 | $107 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $82.39 | −$24.61 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $49.00 | −$58.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $49.00 | −$58.00 | 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 Pride of the Weak 5DS2-EN021 — FAQ
Is Pride of the Weak 5DS2-EN021 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Pride of the Weak 5DS2-EN021 sells for $82.39 against $2.15 raw: a $80.24 spread, 38× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($10.69) 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 Pride of the Weak 5DS2-EN021 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Pride of the Weak 5DS2-EN021 (YuGiOh Starter Deck: Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's 2009) sells for about $82.39 versus $2.15 for a raw near-mint copy — a 38× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Pride of the Weak 5DS2-EN021?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $107, ahead of PSA 10 at $82.39. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Pride of the Weak 5DS2-EN021 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 Pride of the Weak 5DS2-EN021 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Pride of the Weak 5DS2-EN021 breaks even when it gems about 58% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $10.69).
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