Is Maui worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Maui sells for $629 against $142 raw: a $487 spread, 4.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($200) 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)
- $142
- PSA 10
- $629
- PSA 9
- $200
- 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 | $629 | +$462 | +$437 | +$337 |
| PSA 9 | $200 | +$33.08 | +$8.08 | −$91.92 |
| PSA 8 | $178 | +$10.66 | −$14.34 | −$114 |
Net = sale price − $142 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% | $308 | +$115 |
| 50% | $415 | +$223 |
| 75% | $522 | +$330 |
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 | $629 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $320 | −$309 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| SGC 10 | $268 | −$361 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $228 | −$401 | 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 | $629 | $228 | — | $268 | $320 |
| 9.5 | — | $250 | $158 | $203 | — |
| 9 | $200 | $150 | $145 | — | — |
| 8.5 | $104 | — | — | $230 | $130 |
| 8 | $178 | $215 | — | — | — |
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Grading Maui — FAQ
Is Maui worth grading?
A PSA 10 Maui sells for $629 against $142 raw: a $487 spread, 4.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($200) 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 Maui worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Maui (The First Chapter 212/204) sells for about $629 versus $142 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.4× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Maui?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $629, ahead of TAG 10 at $320. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Maui 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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