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Is Borreload Dragon [Holographic Rare] CIBR-JP042 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Borreload Dragon [Holographic Rare] CIBR-JP042 sells for $116 against $10.50 raw: a $106 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($52.19) 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)
- $10.50
- PSA 10
- $116
- PSA 9
- $52.19
- Gem premium
- 11×
- As of
- Aug 9, 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 | $116 | +$80.51 | +$55.51 | −$44.49 |
| PSA 9 | $52.19 | +$16.69 | −$8.31 | −$108 |
| PSA 8 | $28.42 | −$7.08 | −$32.08 | −$132 |
Net = sale price − $10.50 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% | $68.14 | +$7.64 |
| 50% | $84.10 | +$23.60 |
| 75% | $100 | +$39.56 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 13%. 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 | $151 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $116 | −$34.99 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $70.00 | −$81.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $70.00 | −$81.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $116 | $70.00 | $151 | $70.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $57.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $52.19 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $28.42 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $15.54 |
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Grading Borreload Dragon [Holographic Rare] CIBR-JP042 — FAQ
Is Borreload Dragon [Holographic Rare] CIBR-JP042 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Borreload Dragon [Holographic Rare] CIBR-JP042 sells for $116 against $10.50 raw: a $106 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($52.19) 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 Borreload Dragon [Holographic Rare] CIBR-JP042 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Borreload Dragon [Holographic Rare] CIBR-JP042 (YuGiOh Japanese Circuit Break) sells for about $116 versus $10.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 11× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Borreload Dragon [Holographic Rare] CIBR-JP042?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $151, ahead of PSA 10 at $116. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Borreload Dragon [Holographic Rare] CIBR-JP042 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 Borreload Dragon [Holographic Rare] CIBR-JP042 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Borreload Dragon [Holographic Rare] CIBR-JP042 breaks even when it gems about 13% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $52.19).
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