Is M Camerupt-EX worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 14× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 M Camerupt-EX sells for $114 against $8.30 raw: a $106 spread, 14× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($14.14) 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)
- $8.30
- PSA 10
- $114
- PSA 9
- $14.14
- Gem premium
- 14×
- 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 | $114 | +$81.15 | +$56.15 | −$43.85 |
| PSA 9 | $14.14 | −$19.16 | −$44.16 | −$144 |
| PSA 8 | $21.29 | −$12.01 | −$37.01 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $8.30 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% | $39.22 | −$19.08 |
| 50% | $64.30 | +$6.00 |
| 75% | $89.37 | +$31.07 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 44%. 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 | $198 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $80.00 | −$118 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $198 | $80.00 |
| 9 | $61.00 | $20.00 |
| 8 | $21.29 | $18.50 |
| 7 | $23.00 | — |
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Grading M Camerupt-EX — FAQ
Is M Camerupt-EX worth grading?
A PSA 10 M Camerupt-EX sells for $114 against $8.30 raw: a $106 spread, 14× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($14.14) 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 M Camerupt-EX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 M Camerupt-EX (XY Black Star Promos XY198) sells for about $114 versus $8.30 for a raw near-mint copy — a 14× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for M Camerupt-EX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $198, ahead of CGC 10 at $80.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does M Camerupt-EX 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 M Camerupt-EX break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting M Camerupt-EX breaks even when it gems about 44% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $14.14).
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