Is Number 73: Abyss Splash DRLG-EN040 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Number 73: Abyss Splash DRLG-EN040 brings $36.54 versus $0.42 raw — a $36.12 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($7.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.42
- PSA 10
- $36.54
- PSA 9
- $7.00
- Gem premium
- 87×
- 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 | $36.54 | +$11.12 | −$13.88 | −$114 |
| PSA 9 | $7.00 | −$18.42 | −$43.42 | −$143 |
| PSA 8 | $6.12 | −$19.30 | −$44.30 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $0.42 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% | $14.38 | −$36.03 |
| 50% | $21.77 | −$28.65 |
| 75% | $29.16 | −$21.27 |
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 | $48.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $36.54 | −$11.46 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $22.00 | −$26.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $22.00 | −$26.00 | 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 73: Abyss Splash DRLG-EN040 — FAQ
Is Number 73: Abyss Splash DRLG-EN040 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Number 73: Abyss Splash DRLG-EN040 brings $36.54 versus $0.42 raw — a $36.12 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($7.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Number 73: Abyss Splash DRLG-EN040 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Number 73: Abyss Splash DRLG-EN040 (YuGiOh Dragons of Legend) sells for about $36.54 versus $0.42 for a raw near-mint copy — a 87× premium as of Sep 13, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Number 73: Abyss Splash DRLG-EN040?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $48.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $36.54. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Number 73: Abyss Splash DRLG-EN040 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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