Is The First Monarch MP14-EN243 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 24× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 The First Monarch MP14-EN243 sells for $61.04 against $2.50 raw: a $58.54 spread, 24× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($12.33) 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)
- $2.50
- PSA 10
- $61.04
- PSA 9
- $12.33
- Gem premium
- 24×
- 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 | $61.04 | +$33.54 | +$8.54 | −$91.46 |
| PSA 9 | $12.33 | −$15.17 | −$40.17 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $10.53 | −$16.97 | −$41.97 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $2.50 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% | $24.51 | −$27.99 |
| 50% | $36.69 | −$15.81 |
| 75% | $48.86 | −$3.64 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 82%. 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 | $79.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $61.04 | −$17.96 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $37.00 | −$42.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $37.00 | −$42.00 | 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 The First Monarch MP14-EN243 — FAQ
Is The First Monarch MP14-EN243 worth grading?
A PSA 10 The First Monarch MP14-EN243 sells for $61.04 against $2.50 raw: a $58.54 spread, 24× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($12.33) 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 The First Monarch MP14-EN243 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 The First Monarch MP14-EN243 (YuGiOh 2014 Mega-Tin Mega Pack) sells for about $61.04 versus $2.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 24× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for The First Monarch MP14-EN243?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $79.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $61.04. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does The First Monarch MP14-EN243 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 The First Monarch MP14-EN243 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting The First Monarch MP14-EN243 breaks even when it gems about 82% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $12.33).
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