Is Maximus worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Maximus brings $30.00 versus $0.05 raw — a $29.95 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($7.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.05
- PSA 10
- $30.00
- PSA 9
- $7.00
- Gem premium
- 600×
- 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 — PSA 10 | $30.00 | +$4.95 | −$20.05 | −$120 |
| PSA 9 | $7.00 | −$18.05 | −$43.05 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $0.05 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% | $12.75 | −$37.30 |
| 50% | $18.50 | −$31.55 |
| 75% | $24.25 | −$25.80 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $105 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $5.00 | −$100 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $105 | $5.00 |
| 9.5 | — | $128 |
| 9 | $3.62 | $5.00 |
| 8.5 | — | $67.00 |
| 7.5 | — | $158 |
| 7 | — | $229 |
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Grading Maximus — FAQ
Is Maximus worth grading?
A PSA 10 Maximus brings $30.00 versus $0.05 raw — a $29.95 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($7.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Maximus worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Maximus (The First Chapter 11/204) sells for about $30.00 versus $0.05 for a raw near-mint copy — a 600× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Maximus?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $105, ahead of CGC 10 at $5.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Maximus 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.
Is your Lorcana card centered well enough to grade?
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