Is Magby worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Magby brings $41.98 versus $3.88 raw — a $38.10 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($20.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.88
- PSA 10
- $41.98
- PSA 9
- $20.50
- Gem premium
- 11×
- 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 | $41.98 | +$13.10 | −$11.90 | −$112 |
| PSA 9 | $20.50 | −$8.38 | −$33.38 | −$133 |
| PSA 8 | $73.31 | +$44.43 | +$19.43 | −$80.57 |
Net = sale price − $3.88 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% | $25.87 | −$28.01 |
| 50% | $31.24 | −$22.64 |
| 75% | $36.61 | −$17.27 |
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 | $203 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $45.74 | −$158 | 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 | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $203 | $45.74 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $45.00 | — |
| 9 | $112 | $83.04 | $26.38 |
| 8.5 | — | $21.00 | — |
| 8 | $73.31 | $51.60 | — |
| 7 | $42.69 | — | — |
| 6 | $2.00 | — | — |
| 5 | $23.06 | — | — |
| 1 | $100 | — | — |
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Grading Magby — FAQ
Is Magby worth grading?
A PSA 10 Magby brings $41.98 versus $3.88 raw — a $38.10 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($20.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Magby worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Magby (Legend Maker 58/92) sells for about $41.98 versus $3.88 for a raw near-mint copy — a 11× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Magby?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $203, ahead of CGC 10 at $45.74. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Magby 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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