Is Confiscation MRL-038 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Confiscation MRL-038 sells for $34.17 against $1.92 raw: a $32.25 spread, 18× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.00) 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)
- $1.92
- PSA 10
- $34.17
- PSA 9
- $30.00
- Gem premium
- 18×
- 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 | $34.17 | +$7.25 | −$17.75 | −$118 |
| PSA 9 | $30.00 | +$3.08 | −$21.92 | −$122 |
| PSA 8 | $27.50 | +$0.58 | −$24.42 | −$124 |
Net = sale price − $1.92 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% | $31.04 | −$20.88 |
| 50% | $32.09 | −$19.84 |
| 75% | $33.13 | −$18.79 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $44.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $34.17 | −$9.83 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $21.00 | −$23.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $21.00 | −$23.00 | 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.
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Grading Confiscation MRL-038 — FAQ
Is Confiscation MRL-038 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Confiscation MRL-038 sells for $34.17 against $1.92 raw: a $32.25 spread, 18× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.00) 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 Confiscation MRL-038 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Confiscation MRL-038 (YuGiOh Magic Ruler) sells for about $34.17 versus $1.92 for a raw near-mint copy — a 18× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Confiscation MRL-038?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $44.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $34.17. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Confiscation MRL-038 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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