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Is Number C9: Chaos Dyson Sphere [1st Edition] PGLD-EN022 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 24× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Number C9: Chaos Dyson Sphere [1st Edition] PGLD-EN022 sells for $67.54 against $2.85 raw: a $64.69 spread, 24× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($14.11) 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)
- $2.85
- PSA 10
- $67.54
- PSA 9
- $14.11
- Gem premium
- 24×
- 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 | $67.54 | +$39.69 | +$14.69 | −$85.31 |
| PSA 9 | $14.11 | −$13.74 | −$38.74 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $11.33 | −$16.52 | −$41.52 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $2.85 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% | $27.47 | −$25.38 |
| 50% | $40.83 | −$12.02 |
| 75% | $54.18 | +$1.33 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 73%. 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 | $88.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $67.54 | −$20.46 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $41.00 | −$47.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $41.00 | −$47.00 | 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 Number C9: Chaos Dyson Sphere [1st Edition] PGLD-EN022 — FAQ
Is Number C9: Chaos Dyson Sphere [1st Edition] PGLD-EN022 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Number C9: Chaos Dyson Sphere [1st Edition] PGLD-EN022 sells for $67.54 against $2.85 raw: a $64.69 spread, 24× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($14.11) 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 Number C9: Chaos Dyson Sphere [1st Edition] PGLD-EN022 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Number C9: Chaos Dyson Sphere [1st Edition] PGLD-EN022 (YuGiOh Premium Gold) sells for about $67.54 versus $2.85 for a raw near-mint copy — a 24× premium as of Sep 13, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Number C9: Chaos Dyson Sphere [1st Edition] PGLD-EN022?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $88.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $67.54. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Number C9: Chaos Dyson Sphere [1st Edition] PGLD-EN022 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 Number C9: Chaos Dyson Sphere [1st Edition] PGLD-EN022 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Number C9: Chaos Dyson Sphere [1st Edition] PGLD-EN022 breaks even when it gems about 73% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $14.11).
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