Is Quagsire worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 305× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Quagsire sells for $58.00 against $0.19 raw: a $57.81 spread, 305× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($19.99) 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)
- $0.19
- PSA 10
- $58.00
- PSA 9
- $19.99
- Gem premium
- 305×
- 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 | $58.00 | +$32.81 | +$7.81 | −$92.19 |
| PSA 9 | $19.99 | −$5.20 | −$30.20 | −$130 |
| PSA 8 | $5.50 | −$19.69 | −$44.69 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $0.19 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% | $29.49 | −$20.70 |
| 50% | $38.99 | −$11.20 |
| 75% | $48.50 | −$1.69 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 79%. 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 | $58.00 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $30.00 | −$28.00 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $58.00 | $30.00 |
| 9 | $19.99 | $20.51 |
| 8 | $5.50 | — |
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Grading Quagsire — FAQ
Is Quagsire worth grading?
A PSA 10 Quagsire sells for $58.00 against $0.19 raw: a $57.81 spread, 305× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($19.99) 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 Quagsire worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Quagsire (McDonald's Collection 2024 007/015) sells for about $58.00 versus $0.19 for a raw near-mint copy — a 305× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Quagsire?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $58.00, ahead of CGC 10 at $30.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Quagsire 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 Quagsire break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Quagsire breaks even when it gems about 79% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $19.99).
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