Is メリープ worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 7.1× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 メリープ sells for $356 against $50.10 raw: a $305 spread, 7.1× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($68.59) 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)
- $50.10
- PSA 10
- $356
- PSA 9
- $68.59
- Gem premium
- 7.1×
- As of
- Nov 13, 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 | $356 | +$280 | +$255 | +$155 |
| PSA 9 | $68.59 | −$6.51 | −$31.51 | −$132 |
| PSA 8 | $16.96 | −$58.14 | −$83.14 | −$183 |
Net = sale price − $50.10 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% | $140 | +$40.22 |
| 50% | $212 | +$112 |
| 75% | $284 | +$184 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 11%. 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 | $356 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $116 | −$240 | 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.
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Grading メリープ — FAQ
Is メリープ worth grading?
A PSA 10 メリープ sells for $356 against $50.10 raw: a $305 spread, 7.1× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($68.59) 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 メリープ worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 メリープ (LEGEND Promos 008/L-P) sells for about $356 versus $50.10 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.1× premium as of Nov 13, 2026.
Which grading company is best for メリープ?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $356, ahead of CGC 10 at $116. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does メリープ 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 メリープ break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting メリープ breaks even when it gems about 11% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $68.59).
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