Is Blaine's Mankey worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Blaine's Mankey sells for $139 against $2.99 raw: a $136 spread, 46× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($34.56) 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)
- $2.99
- PSA 10
- $139
- PSA 9
- $34.56
- Gem premium
- 46×
- 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 | $139 | +$111 | +$85.61 | −$14.39 |
| PSA 9 | $34.56 | +$6.57 | −$18.43 | −$118 |
| PSA 8 | $14.09 | −$13.90 | −$38.90 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $2.99 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% | $60.57 | +$7.58 |
| 50% | $86.58 | +$33.59 |
| 75% | $113 | +$59.60 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 18%. 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 | $139 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $23.99 | −$115 | 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 | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $31.97 | $23.99 | — | — |
| 9.5 | — | $14.99 | — | — |
| 9 | $18.38 | $2.00 | $10.00 | — |
| 8 | $23.04 | — | — | — |
| 7 | $14.00 | — | — | — |
| 6 | $8.50 | — | — | $8.98 |
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Grading Blaine's Mankey — FAQ
Is Blaine's Mankey worth grading?
A PSA 10 Blaine's Mankey sells for $139 against $2.99 raw: a $136 spread, 46× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($34.56) 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 Blaine's Mankey worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Blaine's Mankey (Gym Challenge 63/132) sells for about $139 versus $2.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 46× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Blaine's Mankey?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $139, ahead of CGC 10 at $23.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Blaine's Mankey 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 Blaine's Mankey break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Blaine's Mankey breaks even when it gems about 18% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $34.56).
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