Is Metal Energy worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 111× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Metal Energy sells for $120 against $1.08 raw: a $119 spread, 111× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($10.72) 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)
- $1.08
- PSA 10
- $120
- PSA 9
- $10.72
- Gem premium
- 111×
- 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 | $120 | +$93.91 | +$68.91 | −$31.09 |
| PSA 9 | $10.72 | −$15.36 | −$40.36 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $24.00 | −$2.08 | −$27.08 | −$127 |
Net = sale price − $1.08 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% | $38.04 | −$13.04 |
| 50% | $65.36 | +$14.28 |
| 75% | $92.67 | +$41.59 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 37%. 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 | $200 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $34.40 | −$166 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $200 | $34.40 |
| 9.5 | — | $6.92 |
| 9 | $10.72 | $7.00 |
| 8.5 | $10.00 | $36.00 |
| 8 | $24.00 | $26.00 |
| 7.5 | — | $15.00 |
| 7 | $9.00 | — |
| 6 | $39.99 | — |
| 5 | $20.00 | — |
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Grading Metal Energy — FAQ
Is Metal Energy worth grading?
A PSA 10 Metal Energy sells for $120 against $1.08 raw: a $119 spread, 111× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($10.72) 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 (Ruby & Sapphire 94/109) sells for about $120 versus $1.08 for a raw near-mint copy — a 111× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Metal Energy?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $200, ahead of CGC 10 at $34.40. 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 37% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $10.72).
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