Is Red-Eyes Darkness Dragon SD1-EN001 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Red-Eyes Darkness Dragon SD1-EN001 sells for $271 against $4.49 raw: a $266 spread, 60× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($79.99) 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)
- $4.49
- PSA 10
- $271
- PSA 9
- $79.99
- Gem premium
- 60×
- 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 | $271 | +$241 | +$216 | +$116 |
| PSA 9 | $79.99 | +$50.50 | +$25.50 | −$74.50 |
| PSA 8 | $46.00 | +$16.51 | −$8.49 | −$108 |
Net = sale price − $4.49 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% | $128 | +$73.13 |
| 50% | $175 | +$121 |
| 75% | $223 | +$168 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $352 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $271 | −$81.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $162 | −$190 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $162 | −$190 | 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 Red-Eyes Darkness Dragon SD1-EN001 — FAQ
Is Red-Eyes Darkness Dragon SD1-EN001 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Red-Eyes Darkness Dragon SD1-EN001 sells for $271 against $4.49 raw: a $266 spread, 60× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($79.99) 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 Red-Eyes Darkness Dragon SD1-EN001 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Red-Eyes Darkness Dragon SD1-EN001 (YuGiOh Structure Deck: Dragon's Roar) sells for about $271 versus $4.49 for a raw near-mint copy — a 60× premium as of Sep 13, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Red-Eyes Darkness Dragon SD1-EN001?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $352, ahead of PSA 10 at $271. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Red-Eyes Darkness Dragon SD1-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.
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