Is Return of the Monarchs MP14-EN173 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 18× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Return of the Monarchs MP14-EN173 sells for $95.66 against $5.25 raw: a $90.41 spread, 18× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($26.09) 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)
- $5.25
- PSA 10
- $95.66
- PSA 9
- $26.09
- 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 | $95.66 | +$65.41 | +$40.41 | −$59.59 |
| PSA 9 | $26.09 | −$4.16 | −$29.16 | −$129 |
| PSA 8 | $16.71 | −$13.54 | −$38.54 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $5.25 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% | $43.48 | −$11.77 |
| 50% | $60.88 | +$5.63 |
| 75% | $78.27 | +$23.02 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 42%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $124 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $95.66 | −$28.34 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $57.00 | −$67.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $57.00 | −$67.00 | 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 Return of the Monarchs MP14-EN173 — FAQ
Is Return of the Monarchs MP14-EN173 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Return of the Monarchs MP14-EN173 sells for $95.66 against $5.25 raw: a $90.41 spread, 18× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($26.09) 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 Return of the Monarchs MP14-EN173 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Return of the Monarchs MP14-EN173 (YuGiOh 2014 Mega-Tin Mega Pack) sells for about $95.66 versus $5.25 for a raw near-mint copy — a 18× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Return of the Monarchs MP14-EN173?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $124, ahead of PSA 10 at $95.66. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Return of the Monarchs MP14-EN173 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.
What gem rate makes grading Return of the Monarchs MP14-EN173 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Return of the Monarchs MP14-EN173 breaks even when it gems about 42% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $26.09).
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