Is ドンメル worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 ドンメル brings $38.09 versus $1.59 raw — a $36.50 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($17.55) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.59
- PSA 10
- $38.09
- PSA 9
- $17.55
- Gem premium
- 24×
- 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 | $38.09 | +$11.50 | −$13.50 | −$114 |
| PSA 9 | $17.55 | −$9.04 | −$34.04 | −$134 |
| PSA 8 | $11.31 | −$15.28 | −$40.28 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $1.59 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% | $22.69 | −$28.90 |
| 50% | $27.82 | −$23.77 |
| 75% | $32.96 | −$18.63 |
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 | $38.09 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $22.48 | −$15.61 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $10.17 | −$27.92 | 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 | TAG | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $38.09 | $10.17 | $22.48 | $20.37 |
| 9.5 | — | $12.80 | — | — |
| 9 | $17.55 | $8.51 | $5.56 | $15.90 |
| 8.5 | — | $5.44 | — | — |
| 8 | $11.31 | $2.35 | — | — |
| 6.5 | — | $1.55 | — | — |
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Grading ドンメル — FAQ
Is ドンメル worth grading?
A PSA 10 ドンメル brings $38.09 versus $1.59 raw — a $36.50 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($17.55) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 ドンメル worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 ドンメル (MEGAドリームex 198/193) sells for about $38.09 versus $1.59 for a raw near-mint copy — a 24× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for ドンメル?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $38.09, ahead of TAG 10 at $22.48. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does ドンメル 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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