Is Galarian Mr. Rime worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 31× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Galarian Mr. Rime sells for $43.02 against $1.37 raw: a $41.65 spread, 31× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($12.52) 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)
- $1.37
- PSA 10
- $43.02
- PSA 9
- $12.52
- Gem premium
- 31×
- 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 | $43.02 | +$16.65 | −$8.35 | −$108 |
| PSA 9 | $12.52 | −$13.85 | −$38.85 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $13.00 | −$13.37 | −$38.37 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $1.37 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% | $20.15 | −$31.22 |
| 50% | $27.77 | −$23.60 |
| 75% | $35.40 | −$15.97 |
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 | $43.02 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $18.00 | −$25.02 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $11.08 | −$31.94 | 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 Galarian Mr. Rime — FAQ
Is Galarian Mr. Rime worth grading?
A PSA 10 Galarian Mr. Rime sells for $43.02 against $1.37 raw: a $41.65 spread, 31× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($12.52) 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 Galarian Mr. Rime worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Galarian Mr. Rime (Shining Fates Shiny Vault SV021/SV122) sells for about $43.02 versus $1.37 for a raw near-mint copy — a 31× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Galarian Mr. Rime?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $43.02, ahead of SGC 10 at $18.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Galarian Mr. Rime 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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