Is Duraludon V worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 4.4× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Duraludon V sells for $85.90 against $19.35 raw: a $66.55 spread, 4.4× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($21.62) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $19.35
- PSA 10
- $85.90
- PSA 9
- $21.62
- Gem premium
- 4.4×
- As of
- Aug 10, 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 | $85.90 | +$41.55 | +$16.55 | −$83.45 |
| PSA 9 | $21.62 | −$22.73 | −$47.73 | −$148 |
| PSA 8 | $13.37 | −$30.98 | −$55.98 | −$156 |
Net = sale price − $19.35 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% | $37.69 | −$31.66 |
| 50% | $53.76 | −$15.59 |
| 75% | $69.83 | +$0.48 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 74%. 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 | $90.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $85.90 | −$4.10 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $47.99 | −$42.01 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $20.23 | −$69.77 | 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 Duraludon V — FAQ
Is Duraludon V worth grading?
A PSA 10 Duraludon V sells for $85.90 against $19.35 raw: a $66.55 spread, 4.4× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($21.62) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Duraludon V worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Duraludon V (Evolving Skies 198/203) sells for about $85.90 versus $19.35 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.4× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Duraludon V?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $90.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $85.90. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Duraludon V 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 Duraludon V break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Duraludon V breaks even when it gems about 74% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $21.62).
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