Is Mickey Mouse worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Mickey Mouse sells for $775 against $177 raw: a $598 spread, 4.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($242) 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)
- $177
- PSA 10
- $775
- PSA 9
- $242
- Gem premium
- 4.4×
- 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 | $775 | +$573 | +$548 | +$448 |
| PSA 9 | $242 | +$40.24 | +$15.24 | −$84.76 |
| PSA 8 | $76.56 | −$125 | −$150 | −$250 |
Net = sale price − $177 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% | $375 | +$148 |
| 50% | $508 | +$282 |
| 75% | $642 | +$415 |
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 | $775 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $250 | −$525 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| SGC 10 | $228 | −$547 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $225 | −$550 | 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 | BGS | SGC | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $775 | $225 | — | $228 | $250 |
| 9.5 | — | $58.00 | $197 | $143 | — |
| 9 | $242 | $58.67 | $170 | — | $118 |
| 8 | $76.56 | — | — | — | — |
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Grading Mickey Mouse — FAQ
Is Mickey Mouse worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mickey Mouse sells for $775 against $177 raw: a $598 spread, 4.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($242) 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 210/204) sells for about $775 versus $177 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.4× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mickey Mouse?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $775, ahead of TAG 10 at $250. 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.
Is your Lorcana card centered well enough to grade?
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