Is Mickey Mouse worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Mickey Mouse sells for $124 against $0.34 raw: a $124 spread, 366× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($392) 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)
- $0.34
- PSA 10
- $124
- PSA 9
- $392
- Gem premium
- 366×
- 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 | $124 | +$99.02 | +$74.02 | −$25.98 |
| PSA 9 | $392 | +$367 | +$342 | +$242 |
| PSA 8 | $131 | +$106 | +$80.66 | −$19.34 |
Net = sale price − $0.34 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% | $325 | +$275 |
| 50% | $258 | +$208 |
| 75% | $191 | +$141 |
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 | $170 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $49.26 | −$121 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $5.99 | −$164 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $170 | $49.26 | — | $5.99 |
| 9.5 | — | $15.00 | $40.00 | $20.99 |
| 9 | $18.34 | $4.00 | — | $15.00 |
| 8.5 | — | $5.02 | — | — |
| 8 | $131 | — | — | — |
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Grading Mickey Mouse — FAQ
Is Mickey Mouse worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mickey Mouse sells for $124 against $0.34 raw: a $124 spread, 366× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($392) 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 51/204) sells for about $124 versus $0.34 for a raw near-mint copy — a 366× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mickey Mouse?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $170, ahead of CGC 10 at $49.26. 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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