Is Relinquished MRL-029 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Relinquished MRL-029 sells for $277 against $8.49 raw: a $268 spread, 33× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($88.32) 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)
- $8.49
- PSA 10
- $277
- PSA 9
- $88.32
- Gem premium
- 33×
- As of
- Sep 27, 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 | $277 | +$243 | +$218 | +$118 |
| PSA 9 | $88.32 | +$54.83 | +$29.83 | −$70.17 |
| PSA 8 | $40.00 | +$6.51 | −$18.49 | −$118 |
Net = sale price − $8.49 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% | $135 | +$76.89 |
| 50% | $182 | +$124 |
| 75% | $230 | +$171 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $360 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| CGC 10 | $282 | −$78.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $277 | −$83.42 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $166 | −$194 | 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 Relinquished MRL-029 — FAQ
Is Relinquished MRL-029 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Relinquished MRL-029 sells for $277 against $8.49 raw: a $268 spread, 33× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($88.32) 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 Relinquished MRL-029 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Relinquished MRL-029 (YuGiOh Magic Ruler) sells for about $277 versus $8.49 for a raw near-mint copy — a 33× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Relinquished MRL-029?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $360, ahead of CGC 10 at $282. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Relinquished MRL-029 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.
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