Is Morpeko V worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 43× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Morpeko V sells for $65.98 against $1.52 raw: a $64.46 spread, 43× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($17.77) 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)
- $1.52
- PSA 10
- $65.98
- PSA 9
- $17.77
- Gem premium
- 43×
- As of
- Oct 7, 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 | $65.98 | +$39.46 | +$14.46 | −$85.54 |
| PSA 9 | $17.77 | −$8.75 | −$33.75 | −$134 |
| PSA 8 | $9.33 | −$17.19 | −$42.19 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $1.52 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% | $29.82 | −$21.70 |
| 50% | $41.88 | −$9.65 |
| 75% | $53.93 | +$2.41 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 70%. 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 | $65.98 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $24.81 | −$41.17 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $10.00 | −$55.98 | 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 Morpeko V — FAQ
Is Morpeko V worth grading?
A PSA 10 Morpeko V sells for $65.98 against $1.52 raw: a $64.46 spread, 43× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($17.77) 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 Morpeko V worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Morpeko V (Brilliant Stars 095/172) sells for about $65.98 versus $1.52 for a raw near-mint copy — a 43× premium as of Oct 7, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Morpeko V?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $65.98, ahead of CGC 10 at $24.81. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Morpeko V 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 Morpeko V break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Morpeko V breaks even when it gems about 70% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $17.77).
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