Is Metal Energy worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 6.0× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Metal Energy sells for $306 against $50.99 raw: a $255 spread, 6.0× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($59.71) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $50.99
- PSA 10
- $306
- PSA 9
- $59.71
- Gem premium
- 6.0×
- As of
- Aug 10, 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 | $306 | +$230 | +$205 | +$105 |
| PSA 9 | $59.71 | −$16.28 | −$41.28 | −$141 |
| PSA 8 | $51.50 | −$24.49 | −$49.49 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $50.99 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% | $121 | +$20.26 |
| 50% | $183 | +$81.80 |
| 75% | $244 | +$143 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 17%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $306 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $71.99 | −$234 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $161 | $71.99 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $30.80 | $100 |
| 9 | $59.71 | $23.01 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $45.00 | — |
| 8 | $41.23 | — | — |
| 7 | $38.43 | — | — |
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Grading Metal Energy — FAQ
Is Metal Energy worth grading?
A PSA 10 Metal Energy sells for $306 against $50.99 raw: a $255 spread, 6.0× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($59.71) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Metal Energy worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Metal Energy (Call of Legends 95/95) sells for about $306 versus $50.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.0× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Metal Energy?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $306, ahead of CGC 10 at $71.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Metal Energy 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.
What gem rate makes grading Metal Energy break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Metal Energy breaks even when it gems about 17% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $59.71).
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