Is Galvantula ex worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 3.8× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Galvantula ex sells for $76.66 against $20.18 raw: a $56.48 spread, 3.8× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($32.55) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $20.18
- PSA 10
- $76.66
- PSA 9
- $32.55
- Gem premium
- 3.8×
- 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 | $76.66 | +$31.48 | +$6.48 | −$93.52 |
| PSA 9 | $32.55 | −$12.63 | −$37.63 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $18.12 | −$27.06 | −$52.06 | −$152 |
Net = sale price − $20.18 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% | $43.58 | −$26.60 |
| 50% | $54.60 | −$15.58 |
| 75% | $65.63 | −$4.55 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 85%. 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 | $76.66 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $68.77 | −$7.89 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| SGC 10 | $52.00 | −$24.66 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $25.61 | −$51.05 | 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 Galvantula ex — FAQ
Is Galvantula ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Galvantula ex sells for $76.66 against $20.18 raw: a $56.48 spread, 3.8× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($32.55) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Galvantula ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Galvantula ex (Stellar Crown 168/142) sells for about $76.66 versus $20.18 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.8× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Galvantula ex?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $76.66, ahead of TAG 10 at $68.77. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Galvantula ex 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 Galvantula ex break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Galvantula ex breaks even when it gems about 85% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $32.55).
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