Is Buster Blader, the Dragon Destroyer Swordsman SDMY-EN045 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 25× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Buster Blader, the Dragon Destroyer Swordsman SDMY-EN045 sells for $52.02 against $2.06 raw: a $49.96 spread, 25× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($11.88) 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)
- $2.06
- PSA 10
- $52.02
- PSA 9
- $11.88
- Gem premium
- 25×
- 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 | $52.02 | +$24.96 | −$0.04 | −$100 |
| PSA 9 | $11.88 | −$15.18 | −$40.18 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $10.33 | −$16.73 | −$41.73 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $2.06 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% | $21.91 | −$30.14 |
| 50% | $31.95 | −$20.11 |
| 75% | $41.98 | −$10.08 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $68.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $52.02 | −$15.98 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $31.00 | −$37.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $31.00 | −$37.00 | 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 Buster Blader, the Dragon Destroyer Swordsman SDMY-EN045 — FAQ
Is Buster Blader, the Dragon Destroyer Swordsman SDMY-EN045 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Buster Blader, the Dragon Destroyer Swordsman SDMY-EN045 sells for $52.02 against $2.06 raw: a $49.96 spread, 25× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($11.88) 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 Buster Blader, the Dragon Destroyer Swordsman SDMY-EN045 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Buster Blader, the Dragon Destroyer Swordsman SDMY-EN045 (YuGiOh Structure Deck: Yugi Muto) sells for about $52.02 versus $2.06 for a raw near-mint copy — a 25× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Buster Blader, the Dragon Destroyer Swordsman SDMY-EN045?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $68.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $52.02. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Buster Blader, the Dragon Destroyer Swordsman SDMY-EN045 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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