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Is Chimeratech Overdragon [Ultimate Rare] POTD-JP034 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Chimeratech Overdragon [Ultimate Rare] POTD-JP034 sells for $851 against $27.12 raw: a $824 spread, 31× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($70.57) 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)
- $27.12
- PSA 10
- $851
- PSA 9
- $70.57
- Gem premium
- 31×
- 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 | $851 | +$799 | +$774 | +$674 |
| PSA 9 | $70.57 | +$18.45 | −$6.55 | −$107 |
| PSA 8 | $60.48 | +$8.36 | −$16.64 | −$117 |
Net = sale price − $27.12 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% | $266 | +$188 |
| 50% | $461 | +$384 |
| 75% | $656 | +$579 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 1%. 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 | $1,106 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $851 | −$255 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $510 | −$596 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $340 | −$766 | 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 Chimeratech Overdragon [Ultimate Rare] POTD-JP034 — FAQ
Is Chimeratech Overdragon [Ultimate Rare] POTD-JP034 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Chimeratech Overdragon [Ultimate Rare] POTD-JP034 sells for $851 against $27.12 raw: a $824 spread, 31× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($70.57) 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 Chimeratech Overdragon [Ultimate Rare] POTD-JP034 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Chimeratech Overdragon [Ultimate Rare] POTD-JP034 (YuGiOh Japanese Power of the Duelist) sells for about $851 versus $27.12 for a raw near-mint copy — a 31× premium as of Nov 8, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Chimeratech Overdragon [Ultimate Rare] POTD-JP034?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $1,106, ahead of PSA 10 at $851. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Chimeratech Overdragon [Ultimate Rare] POTD-JP034 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 Chimeratech Overdragon [Ultimate Rare] POTD-JP034 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Chimeratech Overdragon [Ultimate Rare] POTD-JP034 breaks even when it gems about 1% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $70.57).
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