Is Dark Blade 302-007 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Dark Blade 302-007 sells for $353 against $6.51 raw: a $346 spread, 54× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.35) 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)
- $6.51
- PSA 10
- $353
- PSA 9
- $32.35
- Gem premium
- 54×
- 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 | $353 | +$321 | +$296 | +$196 |
| PSA 9 | $32.35 | +$0.84 | −$24.16 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $19.52 | −$11.99 | −$36.99 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $6.51 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% | $113 | +$55.99 |
| 50% | $193 | +$136 |
| 75% | $273 | +$216 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 8%. 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 | $459 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $353 | −$106 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $212 | −$247 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $212 | −$247 | 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 | $353 | $212 | $459 | $212 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $36.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $32.35 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $19.52 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $9.63 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Dark Blade 302-007 — FAQ
Is Dark Blade 302-007 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dark Blade 302-007 sells for $353 against $6.51 raw: a $346 spread, 54× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.35) 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 Dark Blade 302-007 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dark Blade 302-007 (YuGiOh Japanese Advent of Union) sells for about $353 versus $6.51 for a raw near-mint copy — a 54× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dark Blade 302-007?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $459, ahead of PSA 10 at $353. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dark Blade 302-007 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 Dark Blade 302-007 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Dark Blade 302-007 breaks even when it gems about 8% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $32.35).
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