Is Falinks worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Falinks brings $33.17 versus $1.16 raw — a $32.01 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($4.29) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.16
- PSA 10
- $33.17
- PSA 9
- $4.29
- Gem premium
- 29×
- 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 | $33.17 | +$7.01 | −$17.99 | −$118 |
| PSA 9 | $4.29 | −$21.87 | −$46.87 | −$147 |
| PSA 8 | $15.03 | −$11.13 | −$36.13 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $1.16 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% | $11.51 | −$39.65 |
| 50% | $18.73 | −$32.43 |
| 75% | $25.95 | −$25.21 |
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 | $33.17 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $10.50 | −$22.67 | 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 Falinks — FAQ
Is Falinks worth grading?
A PSA 10 Falinks brings $33.17 versus $1.16 raw — a $32.01 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($4.29) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Falinks worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Falinks (Shining Fates Shiny Vault SV074/SV122) sells for about $33.17 versus $1.16 for a raw near-mint copy — a 29× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Falinks?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $33.17, ahead of CGC 10 at $10.50. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Falinks 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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