Is Meltan worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 352× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Meltan sells for $98.54 against $0.28 raw: a $98.26 spread, 352× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.28
- PSA 10
- $98.54
- Gem premium
- 352×
- 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 | $98.54 | +$73.26 | +$48.26 | −$51.74 |
Net = sale price − $0.28 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $98.54 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $11.50 | −$87.04 | 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 Meltan — FAQ
Is Meltan worth grading?
A PSA 10 Meltan sells for $98.54 against $0.28 raw: a $98.26 spread, 352× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Meltan worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Meltan (Stellar Crown 102/142) sells for about $98.54 versus $0.28 for a raw near-mint copy — a 352× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Meltan?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $98.54, ahead of CGC 10 at $11.50. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Meltan 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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