Is Veluza ex worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 68× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Veluza ex sells for $46.45 against $0.68 raw: a $45.77 spread, 68× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($12.96) 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)
- $0.68
- PSA 10
- $46.45
- PSA 9
- $12.96
- Gem premium
- 68×
- 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 | $46.45 | +$20.77 | −$4.23 | −$104 |
| PSA 9 | $12.96 | −$12.72 | −$37.72 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $9.96 | −$15.72 | −$40.72 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $0.68 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% | $21.33 | −$29.35 |
| 50% | $29.71 | −$20.97 |
| 75% | $38.08 | −$12.60 |
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 | $46.45 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $26.85 | −$19.60 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $23.73 | −$22.72 | 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 Veluza ex — FAQ
Is Veluza ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Veluza ex sells for $46.45 against $0.68 raw: a $45.77 spread, 68× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($12.96) 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 Veluza ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Veluza ex (Journey Together 043/159) sells for about $46.45 versus $0.68 for a raw near-mint copy — a 68× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Veluza ex?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $46.45, ahead of TAG 10 at $26.85. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Veluza 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.
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