Is Dark Magician RA04-EN001 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Dark Magician RA04-EN001 brings $133 versus $52.46 raw — a $80.78 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($41.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $52.46
- PSA 10
- $133
- PSA 9
- $41.00
- Gem premium
- 2.5×
- 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 | $133 | +$55.78 | +$30.78 | −$69.22 |
| PSA 9 | $41.00 | −$36.46 | −$61.46 | −$161 |
| PSA 8 | $32.38 | −$45.08 | −$70.08 | −$170 |
Net = sale price − $52.46 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% | $64.06 | −$38.40 |
| 50% | $87.12 | −$15.34 |
| 75% | $110 | +$7.72 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 67%. 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 | $173 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $133 | −$39.76 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $80.00 | −$93.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $76.00 | −$97.00 | 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 Dark Magician RA04-EN001 — FAQ
Is Dark Magician RA04-EN001 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dark Magician RA04-EN001 brings $133 versus $52.46 raw — a $80.78 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($41.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Dark Magician RA04-EN001 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dark Magician RA04-EN001 (YuGiOh Quarter Century Stampede) sells for about $133 versus $52.46 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.5× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dark Magician RA04-EN001?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $173, ahead of PSA 10 at $133. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dark Magician RA04-EN001 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 Magician RA04-EN001 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Dark Magician RA04-EN001 breaks even when it gems about 67% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $41.00).
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