Is Marshmallow worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Marshmallow brings $26.97 versus $0.24 raw — a $26.73 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($4.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.24
- PSA 10
- $26.97
- PSA 9
- $4.99
- Gem premium
- 112×
- 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 | $26.97 | +$1.73 | −$23.27 | −$123 |
| PSA 9 | $4.99 | −$20.25 | −$45.25 | −$145 |
| PSA 8 | $7.00 | −$18.24 | −$43.24 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $0.24 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% | $10.48 | −$39.76 |
| 50% | $15.98 | −$34.26 |
| 75% | $21.47 | −$28.77 |
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 | $26.97 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $7.52 | −$19.45 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $5.97 | −$21.00 | 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 Marshmallow — FAQ
Is Marshmallow worth grading?
A PSA 10 Marshmallow brings $26.97 versus $0.24 raw — a $26.73 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($4.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Marshmallow worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Marshmallow (The First Chapter 50/204) sells for about $26.97 versus $0.24 for a raw near-mint copy — a 112× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Marshmallow?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $26.97, ahead of SGC 10 at $7.52. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Marshmallow 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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