Is Maleficent worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Maleficent brings $29.87 versus $0.12 raw — a $29.75 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($16.27) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.12
- PSA 10
- $29.87
- PSA 9
- $16.27
- Gem premium
- 249×
- 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 | $29.87 | +$4.75 | −$20.25 | −$120 |
| PSA 9 | $16.27 | −$8.85 | −$33.85 | −$134 |
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% | $19.67 | −$30.45 |
| 50% | $23.07 | −$27.05 |
| 75% | $26.47 | −$23.65 |
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 | $46.27 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $40.00 | −$6.27 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $7.05 | −$39.22 | 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 Maleficent — FAQ
Is Maleficent worth grading?
A PSA 10 Maleficent brings $29.87 versus $0.12 raw — a $29.75 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($16.27) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Maleficent worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Maleficent (The First Chapter 49/204) sells for about $29.87 versus $0.12 for a raw near-mint copy — a 249× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Maleficent?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $46.27, ahead of SGC 10 at $40.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Maleficent 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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