Is Ice Rider Calyrex VMAX worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 6.1× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Ice Rider Calyrex VMAX sells for $52.10 against $8.60 raw: a $43.50 spread, 6.1× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($18.71) 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)
- $8.60
- PSA 10
- $52.10
- PSA 9
- $18.71
- Gem premium
- 6.1×
- 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 | $52.10 | +$18.50 | −$6.50 | −$107 |
| PSA 9 | $18.71 | −$14.89 | −$39.89 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $14.50 | −$19.10 | −$44.10 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $8.60 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% | $27.06 | −$31.54 |
| 50% | $35.41 | −$23.20 |
| 75% | $43.75 | −$14.85 |
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 | $52.10 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $49.99 | −$2.11 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| BGS 10 | $31.00 | −$21.10 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| CGC 10 | $27.80 | −$24.30 | 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 Ice Rider Calyrex VMAX — FAQ
Is Ice Rider Calyrex VMAX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ice Rider Calyrex VMAX sells for $52.10 against $8.60 raw: a $43.50 spread, 6.1× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($18.71) 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 Ice Rider Calyrex VMAX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ice Rider Calyrex VMAX (Astral Radiance Trainer Gallery TG15/TG30) sells for about $52.10 versus $8.60 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.1× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ice Rider Calyrex VMAX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $52.10, ahead of TAG 10 at $49.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ice Rider Calyrex 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.
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