Is Odd-Eyes Raging Dragon MP17-EN205 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 17× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Odd-Eyes Raging Dragon MP17-EN205 sells for $57.91 against $3.43 raw: a $54.48 spread, 17× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.95) 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)
- $3.43
- PSA 10
- $57.91
- PSA 9
- $16.95
- Gem premium
- 17×
- 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 | $57.91 | +$29.48 | +$4.48 | −$95.52 |
| PSA 9 | $16.95 | −$11.48 | −$36.48 | −$136 |
| PSA 8 | $12.60 | −$15.83 | −$40.83 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $3.43 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% | $27.19 | −$26.24 |
| 50% | $37.43 | −$16.00 |
| 75% | $47.67 | −$5.76 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 89%. 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 | $75.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $57.91 | −$17.09 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $35.00 | −$40.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $35.00 | −$40.00 | 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 Odd-Eyes Raging Dragon MP17-EN205 — FAQ
Is Odd-Eyes Raging Dragon MP17-EN205 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Odd-Eyes Raging Dragon MP17-EN205 sells for $57.91 against $3.43 raw: a $54.48 spread, 17× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.95) 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 Odd-Eyes Raging Dragon MP17-EN205 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Odd-Eyes Raging Dragon MP17-EN205 (YuGiOh 2017 Mega-Tin Mega Pack) sells for about $57.91 versus $3.43 for a raw near-mint copy — a 17× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Odd-Eyes Raging Dragon MP17-EN205?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $75.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $57.91. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Odd-Eyes Raging Dragon MP17-EN205 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 Odd-Eyes Raging Dragon MP17-EN205 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Odd-Eyes Raging Dragon MP17-EN205 breaks even when it gems about 89% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $16.95).
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