Is Mew ex worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Mew ex sells for $707 against $61.93 raw: a $645 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($104) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $61.93
- PSA 10
- $707
- PSA 9
- $104
- Gem premium
- 11×
- As of
- Oct 12, 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 | $707 | +$620 | +$595 | +$495 |
| PSA 9 | $104 | +$16.89 | −$8.11 | −$108 |
| PSA 8 | $64.54 | −$22.39 | −$47.39 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $61.93 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% | $255 | +$143 |
| 50% | $406 | +$294 |
| 75% | $556 | +$444 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 1%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $3,200 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| TAG 10 | $767 | −$2,433 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $707 | −$2,493 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $198 | −$3,002 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $145 | −$3,055 | 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 Mew ex — FAQ
Is Mew ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mew ex sells for $707 against $61.93 raw: a $645 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($104) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Mew ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mew ex (Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos 053) sells for about $707 versus $61.93 for a raw near-mint copy — a 11× premium as of Oct 12, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mew ex?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $3,200, ahead of TAG 10 at $767. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mew ex need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 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 Mew ex break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Mew ex breaks even when it gems about 1% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $104).
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