Is Black Maria worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Black Maria sells for $88.00 against $0.12 raw: a $87.88 spread, 733× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($75.56) 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)
- $0.12
- PSA 10
- $88.00
- PSA 9
- $75.56
- Gem premium
- 733×
- 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 | $88.00 | +$62.88 | +$37.88 | −$62.12 |
| PSA 9 | $75.56 | +$50.44 | +$25.44 | −$74.56 |
Net = sale price − $0.12 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% | $78.67 | +$28.55 |
| 50% | $81.78 | +$31.66 |
| 75% | $84.89 | +$34.77 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $74.88 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $25.73 | −$49.15 | 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 Black Maria — FAQ
Is Black Maria worth grading?
A PSA 10 Black Maria sells for $88.00 against $0.12 raw: a $87.88 spread, 733× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($75.56) 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 Black Maria worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Black Maria (Animal Kingdom ST04-011) sells for about $88.00 versus $0.12 for a raw near-mint copy — a 733× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Black Maria?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $74.88, ahead of CGC 10 at $25.73. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Black Maria 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.
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