Is Mickey Mouse worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Mickey Mouse sells for $4,222 against $0.09 raw: a $4,222 spread, 46907× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.57) 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)
- $0.09
- PSA 10
- $4,222
- PSA 9
- $29.57
- Gem premium
- 46907×
- 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 | $4,222 | +$4,197 | +$4,172 | +$4,072 |
| PSA 9 | $29.57 | +$4.48 | −$20.52 | −$121 |
Net = sale price − $0.09 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% | $1,078 | +$1,028 |
| 50% | $2,126 | +$2,076 |
| 75% | $3,174 | +$3,124 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 0%. 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 | $4,222 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $462 | −$3,760 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $151 | −$4,071 | 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 | SGC |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $149 | $25.79 | $151 |
| 9.5 | — | $5.00 | $10.00 |
| 9 | $21.45 | $19.96 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $20.00 | — |
| 8 | — | — | $13.99 |
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Grading Mickey Mouse — FAQ
Is Mickey Mouse worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mickey Mouse sells for $4,222 against $0.09 raw: a $4,222 spread, 46907× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.57) 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 Mickey Mouse worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mickey Mouse (The First Chapter 12/204) sells for about $4,222 versus $0.09 for a raw near-mint copy — a 46907× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mickey Mouse?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $4,222, ahead of CGC 10 at $462. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mickey Mouse 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 Mickey Mouse break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Mickey Mouse breaks even when it gems about 0% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $29.57).
Is your Lorcana card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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