Is Mareep worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Mareep sells for $144 against $2.99 raw: a $141 spread, 48× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($28.56) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.99
- PSA 10
- $144
- PSA 9
- $28.56
- Gem premium
- 48×
- 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 | $144 | +$116 | +$90.78 | −$9.22 |
| PSA 9 | $28.56 | +$0.57 | −$24.43 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $10.00 | −$17.99 | −$42.99 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $2.99 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% | $57.36 | +$4.37 |
| 50% | $86.17 | +$33.18 |
| 75% | $115 | +$61.98 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 21%. 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 | $144 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $40.01 | −$104 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $51.56 | $40.01 | — |
| 9 | $19.76 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| 8.5 | — | $6.00 | — |
| 8 | $6.00 | $7.83 | — |
| 7 | $14.51 | $8.00 | — |
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Grading Mareep — FAQ
Is Mareep worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mareep sells for $144 against $2.99 raw: a $141 spread, 48× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($28.56) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Mareep worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mareep (Neo Discovery 58/75) sells for about $144 versus $2.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 48× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mareep?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $144, ahead of CGC 10 at $40.01. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mareep 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 Mareep break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Mareep breaks even when it gems about 21% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $28.56).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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