Is Vile Imp worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 9.6× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Vile Imp sells for $63.85 against $6.66 raw: a $57.19 spread, 9.6× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $6.66
- PSA 10
- $63.85
- Gem premium
- 9.6×
- As of
- Oct 4, 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 | $63.85 | +$32.19 | +$7.19 | −$92.81 |
Net = sale price − $6.66 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $83.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $63.85 | −$19.15 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $38.00 | −$45.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $35.90 | −$47.10 | 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 Vile Imp — FAQ
Is Vile Imp worth grading?
A PSA 10 Vile Imp sells for $63.85 against $6.66 raw: a $57.19 spread, 9.6× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Vile Imp worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Vile Imp (Sorcery: Contested Realms Alpha) sells for about $63.85 versus $6.66 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.6× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Vile Imp?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $83.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $63.85. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Vile Imp 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.
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