Is Magma Energy worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A CGC 10 Magma Energy sells for $57.50 against $9.25 raw: a $48.25 spread, 6.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($38.34) 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)
- $9.25
- CGC 10
- $57.50
- PSA 9
- $38.34
- Gem premium
- 6.2×
- 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 — CGC 10 | $57.50 | +$23.25 | −$1.75 | −$102 |
| PSA 9 | $38.34 | +$4.09 | −$20.91 | −$121 |
| PSA 8 | $17.29 | −$16.96 | −$41.96 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $9.25 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% | $43.13 | −$16.12 |
| 50% | $47.92 | −$11.33 |
| 75% | $52.71 | −$6.54 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $57.50 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $23.50 | −$34.00 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
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 | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | — | $57.50 | $23.50 |
| 9.5 | — | $4.00 | — |
| 9 | $38.34 | $16.00 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $14.96 | — |
| 8 | $17.29 | $19.00 | — |
| 7 | $39.99 | — | — |
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Grading Magma Energy — FAQ
Is Magma Energy worth grading?
A CGC 10 Magma Energy sells for $57.50 against $9.25 raw: a $48.25 spread, 6.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($38.34) 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.
Which grading company is best for Magma Energy?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $57.50, ahead of TAG 10 at $23.50. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Magma Energy need for a CGC 10?
CGC 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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