Is Mankey worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Mankey brings $39.99 versus $0.01 raw — a $39.98 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($7.95) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.01
- PSA 10
- $39.99
- PSA 9
- $7.95
- Gem premium
- 3999×
- As of
- Oct 4, 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 | $39.99 | +$14.98 | −$10.02 | −$110 |
| PSA 9 | $7.95 | −$17.06 | −$42.06 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $0.01 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% | $15.96 | −$34.05 |
| 50% | $23.97 | −$26.04 |
| 75% | $31.98 | −$18.03 |
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 | $39.99 | 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.
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Grading Mankey — FAQ
Is Mankey worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mankey brings $39.99 versus $0.01 raw — a $39.98 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($7.95) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Mankey worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mankey (Paldean Fates 045/091) sells for about $39.99 versus $0.01 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3999× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
What centering does Mankey 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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