Is Volbeat worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Volbeat sells for $494 against $1.07 raw: a $493 spread, 462× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.34) 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)
- $1.07
- PSA 10
- $494
- PSA 9
- $39.34
- Gem premium
- 462×
- 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 | $494 | +$468 | +$443 | +$343 |
| PSA 9 | $39.34 | +$13.27 | −$11.73 | −$112 |
| PSA 8 | $34.47 | +$8.40 | −$16.60 | −$117 |
Net = sale price − $1.07 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% | $153 | +$102 |
| 50% | $267 | +$216 |
| 75% | $381 | +$330 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 3%. 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 | $494 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $101 | −$394 | 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 | $494 | $101 |
| 9 | $39.34 | $10.00 |
| 8 | $34.47 | — |
| 7.5 | — | $6.00 |
| 7 | $24.99 | — |
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Grading Volbeat — FAQ
Is Volbeat worth grading?
A PSA 10 Volbeat sells for $494 against $1.07 raw: a $493 spread, 462× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.34) 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 Volbeat worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Volbeat (Delta Species 56/113) sells for about $494 versus $1.07 for a raw near-mint copy — a 462× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Volbeat?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $494, ahead of CGC 10 at $101. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Volbeat 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 Volbeat break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Volbeat breaks even when it gems about 3% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $39.34).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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