Is Roaring Moon worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 251× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Roaring Moon sells for $128 against $0.51 raw: a $128 spread, 251× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($11.25) 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)
- $0.51
- PSA 10
- $128
- PSA 9
- $11.25
- Gem premium
- 251×
- 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 | $128 | +$103 | +$77.72 | −$22.28 |
| PSA 9 | $11.25 | −$14.26 | −$39.26 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $7.04 | −$18.47 | −$43.47 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $0.51 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% | $40.49 | −$10.02 |
| 50% | $69.74 | +$19.23 |
| 75% | $98.98 | +$48.47 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 34%. 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 | $128 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $21.23 | −$107 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $128 | $21.23 |
| 9.5 | — | $9.00 |
| 9 | $11.25 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $9.00 |
| 8 | $7.04 | — |
| 7 | $9.00 | — |
| 6 | $7.00 | — |
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Grading Roaring Moon — FAQ
Is Roaring Moon worth grading?
A PSA 10 Roaring Moon sells for $128 against $0.51 raw: a $128 spread, 251× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($11.25) 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 Roaring Moon worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Roaring Moon (McDonald's Collection 2024 011/015) sells for about $128 versus $0.51 for a raw near-mint copy — a 251× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Roaring Moon?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $128, ahead of CGC 10 at $21.23. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Roaring Moon 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 Roaring Moon break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Roaring Moon breaks even when it gems about 34% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $11.25).
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