Is Melmetal VMAX worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Melmetal VMAX brings $48.42 versus $11.41 raw — a $37.01 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($19.77) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $11.41
- PSA 10
- $48.42
- PSA 9
- $19.77
- Gem premium
- 4.2×
- 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 | $48.42 | +$12.01 | −$12.99 | −$113 |
| PSA 9 | $19.77 | −$16.64 | −$41.64 | −$142 |
| PSA 8 | $13.94 | −$22.47 | −$47.47 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $11.41 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% | $26.93 | −$34.48 |
| 50% | $34.09 | −$27.32 |
| 75% | $41.26 | −$20.15 |
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 | $48.42 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $44.14 | −$4.28 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $11.00 | −$37.42 | 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 | BGS | SGC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $48.42 | $44.14 | — | $11.00 |
| 9.5 | — | $15.00 | — | $9.00 |
| 9 | $19.77 | $9.96 | $9.00 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $17.00 | — | — |
| 8 | $13.94 | $8.00 | — | — |
| 7 | — | $6.00 | — | — |
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Grading Melmetal VMAX — FAQ
Is Melmetal VMAX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Melmetal VMAX brings $48.42 versus $11.41 raw — a $37.01 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($19.77) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Melmetal VMAX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Melmetal VMAX (Pokémon GO 080/078) sells for about $48.42 versus $11.41 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.2× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Melmetal VMAX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $48.42, ahead of CGC 10 at $44.14. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Melmetal VMAX 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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