Is Morpeko V-UNION worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Morpeko V-UNION brings $29.59 versus $1.28 raw — a $28.31 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($1.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.28
- PSA 10
- $29.59
- PSA 9
- $1.00
- Gem premium
- 23×
- 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 | $29.59 | +$3.31 | −$21.69 | −$122 |
| PSA 9 | $1.00 | −$25.28 | −$50.28 | −$150 |
| PSA 8 | $8.50 | −$17.78 | −$42.78 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $1.28 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% | $8.15 | −$43.13 |
| 50% | $15.29 | −$35.98 |
| 75% | $22.44 | −$28.84 |
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 | $29.59 | 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 Morpeko V-UNION — FAQ
Is Morpeko V-UNION worth grading?
A PSA 10 Morpeko V-UNION brings $29.59 versus $1.28 raw — a $28.31 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($1.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Morpeko V-UNION worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Morpeko V-UNION (SWSH Black Star Promos) sells for about $29.59 versus $1.28 for a raw near-mint copy — a 23× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
What centering does Morpeko V-UNION 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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