Is マグカルゴ worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 マグカルゴ brings $139 versus $100 raw — a $38.90 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($39.95) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $100
- PSA 10
- $139
- PSA 9
- $39.95
- Gem premium
- 1.4×
- As of
- Aug 10, 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 | $139 | +$13.90 | −$11.10 | −$111 |
| PSA 9 | $39.95 | −$85.05 | −$110 | −$210 |
Net = sale price − $100 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% | $64.69 | −$85.31 |
| 50% | $89.43 | −$60.57 |
| 75% | $114 | −$35.84 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $139 | best | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA |
|---|---|
| 10 | $139 |
| 9 | $39.95 |
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Grading マグカルゴ — FAQ
Is マグカルゴ worth grading?
A PSA 10 マグカルゴ brings $139 versus $100 raw — a $38.90 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($39.95) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 マグカルゴ worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 マグカルゴ (GXウルトラシャイニー 011/150) sells for about $139 versus $100 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.4× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
What centering does マグカルゴ need for a PSA 10?
PSA publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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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