Is Magic Drain TB-21 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Magic Drain TB-21 brings $31.53 versus $5.98 raw — a $25.55 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($29.62) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $5.98
- PSA 10
- $31.53
- PSA 9
- $29.62
- Gem premium
- 5.3×
- 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 | $31.53 | +$0.55 | −$24.45 | −$124 |
| PSA 9 | $29.62 | −$1.36 | −$26.36 | −$126 |
| PSA 8 | $18.29 | −$12.69 | −$37.69 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $5.98 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% | $30.10 | −$25.88 |
| 50% | $30.58 | −$25.40 |
| 75% | $31.05 | −$24.93 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $41.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $31.53 | −$9.47 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $19.00 | −$22.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $13.00 | −$28.00 | 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.
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Grading Magic Drain TB-21 — FAQ
Is Magic Drain TB-21 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Magic Drain TB-21 brings $31.53 versus $5.98 raw — a $25.55 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($29.62) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Magic Drain TB-21 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Magic Drain TB-21 (YuGiOh Japanese Thousand Eyes Bible) sells for about $31.53 versus $5.98 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.3× premium as of Nov 8, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Magic Drain TB-21?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $41.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $31.53. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Magic Drain TB-21 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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