Is Marnie worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Marnie brings $33.01 versus $0.33 raw — a $32.68 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($10.76) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.33
- PSA 10
- $33.01
- PSA 9
- $10.76
- Gem premium
- 100×
- 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 | $33.01 | +$7.68 | −$17.32 | −$117 |
| PSA 9 | $10.76 | −$14.57 | −$39.57 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $20.00 | −$5.33 | −$30.33 | −$130 |
Net = sale price − $0.33 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% | $16.32 | −$34.01 |
| 50% | $21.88 | −$28.45 |
| 75% | $27.45 | −$22.88 |
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 | $33.01 | best | 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 Marnie — FAQ
Is Marnie worth grading?
A PSA 10 Marnie brings $33.01 versus $0.33 raw — a $32.68 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($10.76) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Marnie worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Marnie (Champion's Path 056/073) sells for about $33.01 versus $0.33 for a raw near-mint copy — a 100× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
What centering does Marnie 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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