Is Magic Drain [Misprint] DB1-EN185 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Magic Drain [Misprint] DB1-EN185 sells for $110 against $41.64 raw: a $68.36 spread, 2.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($100) 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)
- $41.64
- Grade 9.5
- $110
- PSA 9
- $100
- Gem premium
- 2.6×
- 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 — Grade 9.5 | $110 | +$43.36 | +$18.36 | −$81.64 |
| PSA 9 | $100 | +$33.36 | +$8.36 | −$91.64 |
Net = sale price − $41.64 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% | $103 | +$10.86 |
| 50% | $105 | +$13.36 |
| 75% | $108 | +$15.86 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $110 |
| 9 | $100 |
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Grading Magic Drain [Misprint] DB1-EN185 — FAQ
Is Magic Drain [Misprint] DB1-EN185 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Magic Drain [Misprint] DB1-EN185 sells for $110 against $41.64 raw: a $68.36 spread, 2.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($100) 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.
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