Is Leafeon VSTAR worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Leafeon VSTAR brings $186 versus $86.77 raw — a $99.02 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($93.65) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $86.77
- PSA 10
- $186
- PSA 9
- $93.65
- Gem premium
- 2.1×
- As of
- Oct 12, 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 | $186 | +$74.02 | +$49.02 | −$50.98 |
| PSA 9 | $93.65 | −$18.12 | −$43.12 | −$143 |
| PSA 8 | $77.52 | −$34.25 | −$59.25 | −$159 |
Net = sale price − $86.77 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% | $117 | −$20.08 |
| 50% | $140 | +$2.95 |
| 75% | $163 | +$25.98 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 47%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $418 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| TAG 10 | $217 | −$201 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $186 | −$232 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $103 | −$315 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $87.46 | −$330 | 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 Leafeon VSTAR — FAQ
Is Leafeon VSTAR worth grading?
A PSA 10 Leafeon VSTAR brings $186 versus $86.77 raw — a $99.02 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($93.65) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Leafeon VSTAR worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Leafeon VSTAR (Crown Zenith Galarian Gallery GG35/GG70) sells for about $186 versus $86.77 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.1× premium as of Oct 12, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Leafeon VSTAR?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $418, ahead of TAG 10 at $217. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Leafeon VSTAR 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.
What gem rate makes grading Leafeon VSTAR break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Leafeon VSTAR breaks even when it gems about 47% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $93.65).
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