Is Magician of Chaos LDS3-EN089 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 22× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Magician of Chaos LDS3-EN089 sells for $48.08 against $2.20 raw: a $45.88 spread, 22× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($23.79) 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)
- $2.20
- PSA 10
- $48.08
- PSA 9
- $23.79
- Gem premium
- 22×
- 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 | $48.08 | +$20.88 | −$4.12 | −$104 |
| PSA 9 | $23.79 | −$3.41 | −$28.41 | −$128 |
| PSA 8 | $17.90 | −$9.30 | −$34.30 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $2.20 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% | $29.86 | −$22.34 |
| 50% | $35.94 | −$16.27 |
| 75% | $42.01 | −$10.19 |
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 | $63.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $48.08 | −$14.92 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $29.00 | −$34.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $29.00 | −$34.00 | 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 Magician of Chaos LDS3-EN089 — FAQ
Is Magician of Chaos LDS3-EN089 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Magician of Chaos LDS3-EN089 sells for $48.08 against $2.20 raw: a $45.88 spread, 22× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($23.79) 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 Magician of Chaos LDS3-EN089 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Magician of Chaos LDS3-EN089 (YuGiOh Legendary Duelists: Season 3) sells for about $48.08 versus $2.20 for a raw near-mint copy — a 22× premium as of Sep 13, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Magician of Chaos LDS3-EN089?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $63.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $48.08. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Magician of Chaos LDS3-EN089 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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