Is Cyber Dragon DTP1-EN009 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Cyber Dragon DTP1-EN009 sells for $1,183 against $450 raw: a $733 spread, 2.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,075) 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)
- $450
- Grade 9.5
- $1,183
- PSA 9
- $1,075
- 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 | $1,183 | +$708 | +$683 | +$583 |
| PSA 9 | $1,075 | +$600 | +$575 | +$475 |
| PSA 8 | $607 | +$132 | +$107 | +$7.00 |
Net = sale price − $450 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% | $1,102 | +$602 |
| 50% | $1,129 | +$629 |
| 75% | $1,156 | +$656 |
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 | $1,183 |
| 9 | $1,075 |
| 8 | $607 |
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Grading Cyber Dragon DTP1-EN009 — FAQ
Is Cyber Dragon DTP1-EN009 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Cyber Dragon DTP1-EN009 sells for $1,183 against $450 raw: a $733 spread, 2.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,075) 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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