Is Steelix V worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 14× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Steelix V sells for $70.88 against $4.98 raw: a $65.90 spread, 14× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($20.97) 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)
- $4.98
- PSA 10
- $70.88
- PSA 9
- $20.97
- Gem premium
- 14×
- 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 | $70.88 | +$40.90 | +$15.90 | −$84.10 |
| PSA 9 | $20.97 | −$9.01 | −$34.01 | −$134 |
| PSA 8 | $9.00 | −$20.98 | −$45.98 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $4.98 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% | $33.45 | −$21.53 |
| 50% | $45.92 | −$9.06 |
| 75% | $58.40 | +$3.42 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 68%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $70.88 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $18.57 | −$52.31 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $12.00 | −$58.88 | 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 Steelix V — FAQ
Is Steelix V worth grading?
A PSA 10 Steelix V sells for $70.88 against $4.98 raw: a $65.90 spread, 14× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($20.97) 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 Steelix V worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Steelix V (Vivid Voltage 176/185) sells for about $70.88 versus $4.98 for a raw near-mint copy — a 14× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Steelix V?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $70.88, ahead of CGC 10 at $18.57. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Steelix V 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.
What gem rate makes grading Steelix V break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Steelix V breaks even when it gems about 68% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $20.97).
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