Is Firewall eXceed Dragon DANE-JP036 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Firewall eXceed Dragon DANE-JP036 sells for $474 against $12.19 raw: a $462 spread, 39× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($60.44) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $12.19
- PSA 10
- $474
- PSA 9
- $60.44
- Gem premium
- 39×
- As of
- Nov 8, 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 | $474 | +$437 | +$412 | +$312 |
| PSA 9 | $60.44 | +$23.25 | −$1.75 | −$102 |
| PSA 8 | $32.12 | −$5.07 | −$30.07 | −$130 |
Net = sale price − $12.19 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% | $164 | +$102 |
| 50% | $267 | +$205 |
| 75% | $371 | +$309 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 0%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $616 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $474 | −$142 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $284 | −$332 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $190 | −$426 | 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 Firewall eXceed Dragon DANE-JP036 — FAQ
Is Firewall eXceed Dragon DANE-JP036 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Firewall eXceed Dragon DANE-JP036 sells for $474 against $12.19 raw: a $462 spread, 39× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($60.44) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Firewall eXceed Dragon DANE-JP036 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Firewall eXceed Dragon DANE-JP036 (YuGiOh Japanese Dark Neostorm) sells for about $474 versus $12.19 for a raw near-mint copy — a 39× premium as of Nov 8, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Firewall eXceed Dragon DANE-JP036?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $616, ahead of PSA 10 at $474. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Firewall eXceed Dragon DANE-JP036 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.
What gem rate makes grading Firewall eXceed Dragon DANE-JP036 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Firewall eXceed Dragon DANE-JP036 breaks even when it gems about 0% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $60.44).
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