Is Maleficent worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Maleficent sells for $314 against $52.53 raw: a $262 spread, 6.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($85.00) 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)
- $52.53
- PSA 10
- $314
- PSA 9
- $85.00
- Gem premium
- 6.0×
- As of
- Oct 28, 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 | $314 | +$237 | +$212 | +$112 |
| PSA 9 | $85.00 | +$7.47 | −$17.53 | −$118 |
| PSA 8 | $1,134 | +$1,057 | +$1,032 | +$932 |
Net = sale price − $52.53 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% | $142 | +$39.77 |
| 50% | $200 | +$97.07 |
| 75% | $257 | +$154 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 8%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $314 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $280 | −$34.20 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $260 | −$54.63 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
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 Maleficent — FAQ
Is Maleficent worth grading?
A PSA 10 Maleficent sells for $314 against $52.53 raw: a $262 spread, 6.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($85.00) 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 Maleficent worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Maleficent (Promo Expansion 3 5/P3) sells for about $314 versus $52.53 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.0× premium as of Oct 28, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Maleficent?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $314, ahead of CGC 10 at $280. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Maleficent need for a PSA 10?
PSA publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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 Maleficent break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Maleficent breaks even when it gems about 8% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $85.00).
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