Is Mercury Morris #II-MM worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 3.9× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Mercury Morris #II-MM sells for $61.96 against $15.99 raw: a $45.97 spread, 3.9× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($28.55) 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)
- $15.99
- PSA 10
- $61.96
- PSA 9
- $28.55
- Gem premium
- 3.9×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $61.96 | +$20.97 | −$4.03 | −$104 |
| PSA 9 | $28.55 | −$12.44 | −$37.44 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $17.65 | −$23.34 | −$48.34 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $15.99 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% | $36.90 | −$29.09 |
| 50% | $45.26 | −$20.73 |
| 75% | $53.61 | −$12.38 |
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 | $81.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $61.96 | −$19.04 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $37.00 | −$44.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $37.00 | −$44.00 | 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 Mercury Morris #II-MM — FAQ
Is Mercury Morris #II-MM worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mercury Morris #II-MM sells for $61.96 against $15.99 raw: a $45.97 spread, 3.9× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($28.55) 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 Mercury Morris #II-MM worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mercury Morris #II-MM (Football Cards 2022 Panini Absolute Iconic Ink Autographs) sells for about $61.96 versus $15.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.9× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mercury Morris #II-MM?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $81.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $61.96. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mercury Morris #II-MM 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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