Is Mew ex worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Mew ex sells for $135 against $16.81 raw: a $118 spread, 8.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.09) 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)
- $16.81
- PSA 10
- $135
- PSA 9
- $44.09
- Gem premium
- 8.0×
- As of
- Oct 6, 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 | $135 | +$93.17 | +$68.17 | −$31.83 |
| PSA 9 | $44.09 | +$2.28 | −$22.72 | −$123 |
| PSA 8 | $27.06 | −$14.75 | −$39.75 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $16.81 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% | $66.81 | +$0.00 |
| 50% | $89.53 | +$22.72 |
| 75% | $112 | +$45.45 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 25%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAG 10 | $201 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| BGS 10 | $182 | −$19.75 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $135 | −$66.27 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $60.08 | −$141 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $58.05 | −$143 | 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 Mew ex — FAQ
Is Mew ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mew ex sells for $135 against $16.81 raw: a $118 spread, 8.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.09) 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 Mew ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mew ex (Celebrations: Classic Collection) sells for about $135 versus $16.81 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.0× premium as of Oct 6, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mew ex?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $201, ahead of BGS 10 at $182. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mew ex need for a TAG 10?
TAG publishes 55/45 front and 72/28 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.
What gem rate makes grading Mew ex break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Mew ex breaks even when it gems about 25% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $44.09).
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