Is Borreload Dragon MP18-EN131 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 26× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Borreload Dragon MP18-EN131 sells for $51.00 against $1.96 raw: a $49.04 spread, 26× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($9.54) 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)
- $1.96
- PSA 10
- $51.00
- PSA 9
- $9.54
- Gem premium
- 26×
- 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 | $51.00 | +$24.04 | −$0.96 | −$101 |
| PSA 9 | $9.54 | −$17.42 | −$42.42 | −$142 |
| PSA 8 | $9.28 | −$17.68 | −$42.68 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $1.96 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% | $19.91 | −$32.05 |
| 50% | $30.27 | −$21.69 |
| 75% | $40.63 | −$11.33 |
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 | $66.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $51.00 | −$15.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $31.00 | −$35.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $31.00 | −$35.00 | 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 Borreload Dragon MP18-EN131 — FAQ
Is Borreload Dragon MP18-EN131 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Borreload Dragon MP18-EN131 sells for $51.00 against $1.96 raw: a $49.04 spread, 26× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($9.54) 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 Borreload Dragon MP18-EN131 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Borreload Dragon MP18-EN131 (YuGiOh 2018 Mega-Tin Mega Pack) sells for about $51.00 versus $1.96 for a raw near-mint copy — a 26× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Borreload Dragon MP18-EN131?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $66.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $51.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Borreload Dragon MP18-EN131 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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