Is Vibrava worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Vibrava sells for $49.99 against $1.45 raw: a $48.54 spread, 34× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($64.88) 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)
- $1.45
- PSA 10
- $49.99
- PSA 9
- $64.88
- Gem premium
- 34×
- 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 | $49.99 | +$23.54 | −$1.46 | −$101 |
| PSA 9 | $64.88 | +$38.43 | +$13.43 | −$86.57 |
| PSA 8 | $34.99 | +$8.54 | −$16.46 | −$116 |
Net = sale price − $1.45 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% | $61.16 | +$9.71 |
| 50% | $57.44 | +$5.98 |
| 75% | $53.71 | +$2.26 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 90%. 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 | $212 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $74.99 | −$137 | 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 | $212 | $74.99 |
| 9.5 | — | $7.02 |
| 9 | $64.88 | $30.00 |
| 8.5 | — | $15.00 |
| 8 | $39.00 | $5.00 |
| 5 | $10.52 | — |
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Grading Vibrava — FAQ
Is Vibrava worth grading?
A PSA 10 Vibrava sells for $49.99 against $1.45 raw: a $48.54 spread, 34× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($64.88) 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 Vibrava worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Vibrava (Dragon 46/97) sells for about $49.99 versus $1.45 for a raw near-mint copy — a 34× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Vibrava?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $212, ahead of CGC 10 at $74.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Vibrava 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 Vibrava break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Vibrava breaks even when it gems about 90% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $64.88).
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