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Is Dark Magician [1st Edition] LOB-E003 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 8 Dark Magician [1st Edition] LOB-E003 brings $345 versus $198 raw — a $147 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
- Raw (NM)
- $198
- Grade 8
- $345
- Gem premium
- 1.7×
- 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 8 | $345 | +$122 | +$97.26 | −$2.74 |
| PSA 8 | $345 | +$122 | +$97.26 | −$2.74 |
Net = sale price − $198 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 8 | $345 |
| 7 | $276 |
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Grading Dark Magician [1st Edition] LOB-E003 — FAQ
Is Dark Magician [1st Edition] LOB-E003 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Dark Magician [1st Edition] LOB-E003 brings $345 versus $198 raw — a $147 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
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