Is Allure of Darkness SGX3-ENI30 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 14× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Allure of Darkness SGX3-ENI30 sells for $49.23 against $3.61 raw: a $45.62 spread, 14× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($17.79) 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)
- $3.61
- PSA 10
- $49.23
- PSA 9
- $17.79
- Gem premium
- 14×
- 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 | $49.23 | +$20.62 | −$4.38 | −$104 |
| PSA 9 | $17.79 | −$10.82 | −$35.82 | −$136 |
| PSA 8 | $12.98 | −$15.63 | −$40.63 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $3.61 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% | $25.65 | −$27.96 |
| 50% | $33.51 | −$20.10 |
| 75% | $41.37 | −$12.24 |
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 | $64.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $49.23 | −$14.77 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $30.00 | −$34.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $30.00 | −$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 Allure of Darkness SGX3-ENI30 — FAQ
Is Allure of Darkness SGX3-ENI30 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Allure of Darkness SGX3-ENI30 sells for $49.23 against $3.61 raw: a $45.62 spread, 14× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($17.79) 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 Allure of Darkness SGX3-ENI30 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Allure of Darkness SGX3-ENI30 (YuGiOh Speed Duel GX: Duelists of Shadows) sells for about $49.23 versus $3.61 for a raw near-mint copy — a 14× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Allure of Darkness SGX3-ENI30?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $64.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $49.23. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Allure of Darkness SGX3-ENI30 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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