Is Ice Rider Calyrex VMAX worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 11× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Ice Rider Calyrex VMAX sells for $47.73 against $4.28 raw: a $43.45 spread, 11× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($17.63) 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)
- $4.28
- PSA 10
- $47.73
- PSA 9
- $17.63
- Gem premium
- 11×
- 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 | $47.73 | +$18.45 | −$6.55 | −$107 |
| PSA 9 | $17.63 | −$11.65 | −$36.65 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $10.00 | −$19.28 | −$44.28 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $4.28 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% | $25.16 | −$29.13 |
| 50% | $32.68 | −$21.60 |
| 75% | $40.20 | −$14.08 |
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 | $47.73 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $28.26 | −$19.47 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $22.99 | −$24.74 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $16.00 | −$31.73 | 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 $47.73 against $4.28 raw: a $43.45 spread, 11× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($17.63) 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 TG29/TG30) sells for about $47.73 versus $4.28 for a raw near-mint copy — a 11× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ice Rider Calyrex VMAX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $47.73, ahead of TAG 10 at $28.26. 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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