Is Dark Magician QCAC-JP018 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Dark Magician QCAC-JP018 sells for $60.06 against $14.39 raw: a $45.67 spread, 4.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($49.80) 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)
- $14.39
- PSA 10
- $60.06
- PSA 9
- $49.80
- Gem premium
- 4.2×
- As of
- Sep 27, 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 | $60.06 | +$20.67 | −$4.33 | −$104 |
| PSA 9 | $49.80 | +$10.41 | −$14.59 | −$115 |
| PSA 8 | $37.09 | −$2.30 | −$27.30 | −$127 |
Net = sale price − $14.39 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% | $52.36 | −$12.03 |
| 50% | $54.93 | −$9.46 |
| 75% | $57.50 | −$6.89 |
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 | $78.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $60.06 | −$17.94 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $36.00 | −$42.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $23.67 | −$54.33 | 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 Dark Magician QCAC-JP018 — FAQ
Is Dark Magician QCAC-JP018 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dark Magician QCAC-JP018 sells for $60.06 against $14.39 raw: a $45.67 spread, 4.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($49.80) 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 Magician QCAC-JP018 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dark Magician QCAC-JP018 (YuGiOh Japanese Quarter Century Art Collection) sells for about $60.06 versus $14.39 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.2× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dark Magician QCAC-JP018?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $78.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $60.06. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dark Magician QCAC-JP018 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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