Is Slifer the Sky Dragon TN19-EN008 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Slifer the Sky Dragon TN19-EN008 sells for $113 against $3.15 raw: a $109 spread, 36× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.52) 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)
- $3.15
- PSA 10
- $113
- PSA 9
- $40.52
- Gem premium
- 36×
- 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 | $113 | +$84.48 | +$59.48 | −$40.52 |
| PSA 9 | $40.52 | +$12.37 | −$12.63 | −$113 |
| PSA 8 | $25.13 | −$3.02 | −$28.02 | −$128 |
Net = sale price − $3.15 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% | $58.55 | +$5.40 |
| 50% | $76.58 | +$23.42 |
| 75% | $94.60 | +$41.45 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 18%. 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 | $146 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $113 | −$33.37 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $68.00 | −$78.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $68.00 | −$78.00 | 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 Slifer the Sky Dragon TN19-EN008 — FAQ
Is Slifer the Sky Dragon TN19-EN008 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Slifer the Sky Dragon TN19-EN008 sells for $113 against $3.15 raw: a $109 spread, 36× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.52) 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 Slifer the Sky Dragon TN19-EN008 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Slifer the Sky Dragon TN19-EN008 (YuGiOh 2019 Gold Sarcophagus Tin) sells for about $113 versus $3.15 for a raw near-mint copy — a 36× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Slifer the Sky Dragon TN19-EN008?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $146, ahead of PSA 10 at $113. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Slifer the Sky Dragon TN19-EN008 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 Slifer the Sky Dragon TN19-EN008 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Slifer the Sky Dragon TN19-EN008 breaks even when it gems about 18% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $40.52).
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