Is Melmetal ex worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Melmetal ex brings $37.15 versus $0.64 raw — a $36.51 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($10.98) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.64
- PSA 10
- $37.15
- PSA 9
- $10.98
- Gem premium
- 58×
- 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 | $37.15 | +$11.51 | −$13.49 | −$113 |
| PSA 9 | $10.98 | −$14.66 | −$39.66 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $8.00 | −$17.64 | −$42.64 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $0.64 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% | $17.52 | −$33.12 |
| 50% | $24.06 | −$26.58 |
| 75% | $30.61 | −$20.03 |
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 | $37.15 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $11.97 | −$25.18 | 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 Melmetal ex — FAQ
Is Melmetal ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Melmetal ex brings $37.15 versus $0.64 raw — a $36.51 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($10.98) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Melmetal ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Melmetal ex (Stellar Crown 105/142) sells for about $37.15 versus $0.64 for a raw near-mint copy — a 58× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Melmetal ex?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $37.15, ahead of CGC 10 at $11.97. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Melmetal ex 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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