Is メガユキメノコex worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 メガユキメノコex brings $44.42 versus $4.68 raw — a $39.74 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($24.02) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $4.68
- PSA 10
- $44.42
- PSA 9
- $24.02
- Gem premium
- 9.5×
- 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 | $44.42 | +$14.74 | −$10.26 | −$110 |
| PSA 9 | $24.02 | −$5.66 | −$30.66 | −$131 |
| PSA 8 | $14.50 | −$15.18 | −$40.18 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $4.68 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% | $29.12 | −$25.56 |
| 50% | $34.22 | −$20.46 |
| 75% | $39.32 | −$15.36 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAG 10 | $65.12 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| BGS 10 | $61.00 | −$4.12 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $44.42 | −$20.70 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $23.12 | −$42.00 | 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 | TAG | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $44.42 | $23.12 | $61.00 | $65.12 | $35.95 |
| 9.5 | — | $11.50 | $37.00 | — | — |
| 9 | $24.02 | $14.62 | — | $19.00 | $18.81 |
| 8.5 | — | $10.34 | — | $10.50 | — |
| 8 | $14.50 | $7.50 | — | — | — |
| 7 | $15.00 | — | — | — | — |
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Grading メガユキメノコex — FAQ
Is メガユキメノコex worth grading?
A PSA 10 メガユキメノコex brings $44.42 versus $4.68 raw — a $39.74 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($24.02) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 メガユキメノコex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 メガユキメノコex (MEGAドリームex 224/193) sells for about $44.42 versus $4.68 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.5× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for メガユキメノコex?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $65.12, ahead of BGS 10 at $61.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does メガユキメノコex need for a TAG 10?
TAG publishes 55/45 front and 72/28 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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