Is Forest of Vitality worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Forest of Vitality brings $36.01 versus $4.30 raw — a $31.71 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($25.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $4.30
- PSA 10
- $36.01
- PSA 9
- $25.00
- Gem premium
- 8.4×
- 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 | $36.01 | +$6.71 | −$18.29 | −$118 |
| PSA 9 | $25.00 | −$4.30 | −$29.30 | −$129 |
Net = sale price − $4.30 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% | $27.75 | −$26.55 |
| 50% | $30.50 | −$23.80 |
| 75% | $33.26 | −$21.04 |
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 | $36.01 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $29.97 | −$6.04 | 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 | $36.01 | $29.97 |
| 9 | $25.00 | — |
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Grading Forest of Vitality — FAQ
Is Forest of Vitality worth grading?
A PSA 10 Forest of Vitality brings $36.01 versus $4.30 raw — a $31.71 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($25.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Forest of Vitality worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Forest of Vitality (Perfect Order 109/088) sells for about $36.01 versus $4.30 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.4× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Forest of Vitality?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $36.01, ahead of CGC 10 at $29.97. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Forest of Vitality 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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