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Is Ancient Fairy Dragon [Ultra Rare] RA01-EN030 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Ancient Fairy Dragon [Ultra Rare] RA01-EN030 brings $31.81 versus $0.29 raw — a $31.52 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($6.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.29
- PSA 10
- $31.81
- PSA 9
- $6.00
- Gem premium
- 110×
- 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 | $31.81 | +$6.52 | −$18.48 | −$118 |
| PSA 9 | $6.00 | −$19.29 | −$44.29 | −$144 |
| PSA 8 | $5.74 | −$19.55 | −$44.55 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $0.29 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% | $12.45 | −$37.84 |
| 50% | $18.91 | −$31.38 |
| 75% | $25.36 | −$24.93 |
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 | $41.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $31.81 | −$9.19 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $19.00 | −$22.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $19.00 | −$22.00 | 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 Ancient Fairy Dragon [Ultra Rare] RA01-EN030 — FAQ
Is Ancient Fairy Dragon [Ultra Rare] RA01-EN030 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ancient Fairy Dragon [Ultra Rare] RA01-EN030 brings $31.81 versus $0.29 raw — a $31.52 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($6.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Ancient Fairy Dragon [Ultra Rare] RA01-EN030 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ancient Fairy Dragon [Ultra Rare] RA01-EN030 (YuGiOh 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection) sells for about $31.81 versus $0.29 for a raw near-mint copy — a 110× premium as of Sep 13, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ancient Fairy Dragon [Ultra Rare] RA01-EN030?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $41.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $31.81. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ancient Fairy Dragon [Ultra Rare] RA01-EN030 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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