Is マリィのオーロンゲex worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 マリィのオーロンゲex brings $76.20 versus $33.58 raw — a $42.62 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($35.91) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $33.58
- PSA 10
- $76.20
- PSA 9
- $35.91
- Gem premium
- 2.3×
- 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 | $76.20 | +$17.62 | −$7.38 | −$107 |
| PSA 9 | $35.91 | −$22.67 | −$47.67 | −$148 |
| PSA 8 | $38.86 | −$19.72 | −$44.72 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $33.58 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% | $45.98 | −$37.60 |
| 50% | $56.05 | −$27.52 |
| 75% | $66.13 | −$17.45 |
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 | $116 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| BGS 10 | $103 | −$13.03 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $76.20 | −$39.33 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $28.07 | −$87.46 | 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 | $76.20 | $28.07 | $103 | $116 | $63.16 |
| 9.5 | — | $18.91 | $40.54 | — | — |
| 9 | $35.91 | $17.67 | — | $29.48 | $29.52 |
| 8.5 | — | $17.61 | — | — | — |
| 8 | $38.86 | — | — | — | — |
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Grading マリィのオーロンゲex — FAQ
Is マリィのオーロンゲex worth grading?
A PSA 10 マリィのオーロンゲex brings $76.20 versus $33.58 raw — a $42.62 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($35.91) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 マリィのオーロンゲex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 マリィのオーロンゲex (MEGAドリームex 243/193) sells for about $76.20 versus $33.58 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.3× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for マリィのオーロンゲex?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $116, ahead of BGS 10 at $103. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does マリィのオーロンゲ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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