Is Vegapunk worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Vegapunk sells for $76.21 against $0.16 raw: a $76.05 spread, 476× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.89) 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)
- $0.16
- PSA 10
- $76.21
- PSA 9
- $32.89
- Gem premium
- 476×
- As of
- Nov 6, 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 | $76.21 | +$51.05 | +$26.05 | −$73.95 |
| PSA 9 | $32.89 | +$7.73 | −$17.27 | −$117 |
Net = sale price − $0.16 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% | $43.72 | −$6.44 |
| 50% | $54.55 | +$4.39 |
| 75% | $65.38 | +$15.22 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 40%. 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 | $150 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $76.21 | −$73.56 | 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 Vegapunk — FAQ
Is Vegapunk worth grading?
A PSA 10 Vegapunk sells for $76.21 against $0.16 raw: a $76.05 spread, 476× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.89) 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 Vegapunk worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Vegapunk (500 Years In The Future OP07-097) sells for about $76.21 versus $0.16 for a raw near-mint copy — a 476× premium as of Nov 6, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Vegapunk?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $150, ahead of PSA 10 at $76.21. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Vegapunk 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 Vegapunk break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Vegapunk breaks even when it gems about 40% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $32.89).
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