Is Dark Simorgh OP17-EN016 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 16× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Dark Simorgh OP17-EN016 sells for $45.11 against $2.75 raw: a $42.36 spread, 16× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($13.82) 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)
- $2.75
- PSA 10
- $45.11
- PSA 9
- $13.82
- Gem premium
- 16×
- 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 | $45.11 | +$17.36 | −$7.64 | −$108 |
| PSA 9 | $13.82 | −$13.93 | −$38.93 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $11.20 | −$16.55 | −$41.55 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $2.75 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% | $21.64 | −$31.11 |
| 50% | $29.46 | −$23.29 |
| 75% | $37.29 | −$15.46 |
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 | $59.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $45.11 | −$13.89 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $27.00 | −$32.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $27.00 | −$32.00 | 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 Dark Simorgh OP17-EN016 — FAQ
Is Dark Simorgh OP17-EN016 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dark Simorgh OP17-EN016 sells for $45.11 against $2.75 raw: a $42.36 spread, 16× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($13.82) 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 Dark Simorgh OP17-EN016 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dark Simorgh OP17-EN016 (YuGiOh OTS Tournament Pack 17) sells for about $45.11 versus $2.75 for a raw near-mint copy — a 16× premium as of Sep 13, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dark Simorgh OP17-EN016?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $59.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $45.11. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dark Simorgh OP17-EN016 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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