Is メガゲンガーex worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 メガゲンガーex brings $413 versus $344 raw — a $68.89 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($265) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $344
- PSA 10
- $413
- PSA 9
- $265
- Gem premium
- 1.2×
- As of
- Oct 3, 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 | $413 | +$43.89 | +$18.89 | −$81.11 |
| PSA 9 | $265 | −$104 | −$129 | −$229 |
| PSA 8 | $295 | −$74.16 | −$99.16 | −$199 |
Net = sale price − $344 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% | $302 | −$92.22 |
| 50% | $339 | −$55.19 |
| 75% | $376 | −$18.15 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 87%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $1,097 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| TAG 10 | $569 | −$528 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $413 | −$684 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $291 | −$806 | 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 メガゲンガーex — FAQ
Is メガゲンガーex worth grading?
A PSA 10 メガゲンガーex brings $413 versus $344 raw — a $68.89 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($265) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 メガゲンガーex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 メガゲンガーex (MEGAドリームex 240/193) sells for about $413 versus $344 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.2× premium as of Oct 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for メガゲンガーex?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $1,097, ahead of TAG 10 at $569. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does メガゲンガーex need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 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 メガゲンガーex break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting メガゲンガーex breaks even when it gems about 87% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $265).
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