Is Curse of Diabell ALIN-EN072 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Curse of Diabell ALIN-EN072 brings $30.61 versus $0.15 raw — a $30.46 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($6.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.15
- PSA 10
- $30.61
- PSA 9
- $6.00
- Gem premium
- 204×
- As of
- Sep 13, 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 | $30.61 | +$5.46 | −$19.54 | −$120 |
| PSA 9 | $6.00 | −$19.15 | −$44.15 | −$144 |
| PSA 8 | $5.22 | −$19.93 | −$44.93 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $0.15 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% | $12.15 | −$38.00 |
| 50% | $18.30 | −$31.84 |
| 75% | $24.46 | −$25.69 |
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 | $40.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $30.61 | −$9.39 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $18.00 | −$22.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $18.00 | −$22.00 | 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 Curse of Diabell ALIN-EN072 — FAQ
Is Curse of Diabell ALIN-EN072 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Curse of Diabell ALIN-EN072 brings $30.61 versus $0.15 raw — a $30.46 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($6.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Curse of Diabell ALIN-EN072 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Curse of Diabell ALIN-EN072 (YuGiOh Alliance Insight) sells for about $30.61 versus $0.15 for a raw near-mint copy — a 204× premium as of Sep 13, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Curse of Diabell ALIN-EN072?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $40.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $30.61. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Curse of Diabell ALIN-EN072 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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