Is Maractus worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
PSA 9 copies of Maractus sell for $8.51, only $8.31 above the $0.20 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($6.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.20
- PSA 9
- $8.51
- PSA 9
- $6.50
- Gem premium
- 43×
- 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 9 | $8.51 | −$16.69 | −$41.69 | −$142 |
| PSA 9 | $6.50 | −$18.70 | −$43.70 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $0.20 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% | $7.00 | −$43.20 |
| 50% | $7.50 | −$42.70 |
| 75% | $8.01 | −$42.19 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAG 10 | $7.50 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
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 Maractus — FAQ
Is Maractus worth grading?
PSA 9 copies of Maractus sell for $8.51, only $8.31 above the $0.20 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($6.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
What centering does Maractus need for a TAG 10?
TAG publishes 55/45 front and 72/28 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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