Is Life Stream Dragon EXVC-JP038 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 25× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Life Stream Dragon EXVC-JP038 sells for $172 against $7.00 raw: a $165 spread, 25× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $7.00
- PSA 10
- $172
- Gem premium
- 25×
- 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 | $172 | +$140 | +$115 | +$14.85 |
Net = sale price − $7.00 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $223 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $172 | −$51.15 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $103 | −$120 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $103 | −$120 | 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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Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $172 | $103 | $223 | $103 |
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Grading Life Stream Dragon EXVC-JP038 — FAQ
Is Life Stream Dragon EXVC-JP038 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Life Stream Dragon EXVC-JP038 sells for $172 against $7.00 raw: a $165 spread, 25× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Life Stream Dragon EXVC-JP038 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Life Stream Dragon EXVC-JP038 (YuGiOh Japanese Extreme Victory) sells for about $172 versus $7.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 25× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Life Stream Dragon EXVC-JP038?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $223, ahead of PSA 10 at $172. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Life Stream Dragon EXVC-JP038 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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