Is Marnie's Morpeko worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 5.9× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Marnie's Morpeko sells for $317 against $53.33 raw: a $264 spread, 5.9× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($55.60) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $53.33
- PSA 10
- $317
- PSA 9
- $55.60
- Gem premium
- 5.9×
- 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 | $317 | +$239 | +$214 | +$114 |
| PSA 9 | $55.60 | −$22.73 | −$47.73 | −$148 |
| PSA 8 | $34.73 | −$43.60 | −$68.60 | −$169 |
Net = sale price − $53.33 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% | $121 | +$17.67 |
| 50% | $186 | +$83.07 |
| 75% | $252 | +$148 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 18%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $317 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $202 | −$115 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $126 | −$192 | 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 | CGC | TAG | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $317 | $126 | $202 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $45.32 | — | — |
| 9 | $55.60 | $44.92 | $48.81 | $32.41 |
| 8.5 | $40.91 | — | $44.99 | — |
| 8 | $34.73 | — | $32.00 | — |
| 7 | $40.00 | — | — | — |
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Grading Marnie's Morpeko — FAQ
Is Marnie's Morpeko worth grading?
A PSA 10 Marnie's Morpeko sells for $317 against $53.33 raw: a $264 spread, 5.9× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($55.60) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Marnie's Morpeko worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Marnie's Morpeko (Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos 206) sells for about $317 versus $53.33 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.9× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Marnie's Morpeko?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $317, ahead of TAG 10 at $202. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Marnie's Morpeko 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.
What gem rate makes grading Marnie's Morpeko break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Marnie's Morpeko breaks even when it gems about 18% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $55.60).
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