Is Centiskorch VMAX worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Centiskorch VMAX brings $37.40 versus $6.48 raw — a $30.92 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($17.37) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $6.48
- PSA 10
- $37.40
- PSA 9
- $17.37
- Gem premium
- 5.8×
- 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 | $37.40 | +$5.92 | −$19.08 | −$119 |
| PSA 9 | $17.37 | −$14.11 | −$39.11 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $10.50 | −$20.98 | −$45.98 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $6.48 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% | $22.38 | −$34.10 |
| 50% | $27.38 | −$29.10 |
| 75% | $32.39 | −$24.09 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $250 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $37.40 | −$213 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $28.09 | −$222 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $37.40 | $28.09 | $250 |
| 9.5 | — | $4.50 | — |
| 9 | $17.37 | $11.94 | $20.00 |
| 8 | $10.50 | — | — |
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Grading Centiskorch VMAX — FAQ
Is Centiskorch VMAX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Centiskorch VMAX brings $37.40 versus $6.48 raw — a $30.92 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($17.37) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Centiskorch VMAX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Centiskorch VMAX (Darkness Ablaze 191/189) sells for about $37.40 versus $6.48 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.8× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Centiskorch VMAX?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $250, ahead of PSA 10 at $37.40. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Centiskorch VMAX 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.
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