Is Alcremie VMAX worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Alcremie VMAX brings $39.89 versus $4.56 raw — a $35.33 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.52) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $4.56
- PSA 10
- $39.89
- PSA 9
- $15.52
- Gem premium
- 8.7×
- 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 | $39.89 | +$10.33 | −$14.67 | −$115 |
| PSA 9 | $15.52 | −$14.04 | −$39.04 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $18.12 | −$11.44 | −$36.44 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $4.56 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% | $21.61 | −$32.95 |
| 50% | $27.70 | −$26.86 |
| 75% | $33.80 | −$20.76 |
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 | $39.89 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $27.11 | −$12.78 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| CGC 10 | $20.79 | −$19.10 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $9.73 | −$30.16 | 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 Alcremie VMAX — FAQ
Is Alcremie VMAX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Alcremie VMAX brings $39.89 versus $4.56 raw — a $35.33 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.52) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Alcremie VMAX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Alcremie VMAX (Shining Fates 073/072) sells for about $39.89 versus $4.56 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.7× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Alcremie VMAX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $39.89, ahead of BGS 10 at $27.11. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Alcremie 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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