Is Rillaboom VMAX worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 16× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Rillaboom VMAX sells for $45.13 against $2.81 raw: a $42.32 spread, 16× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($18.34) 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)
- $2.81
- PSA 10
- $45.13
- PSA 9
- $18.34
- Gem premium
- 16×
- 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 | $45.13 | +$17.32 | −$7.68 | −$108 |
| PSA 9 | $18.34 | −$9.47 | −$34.47 | −$134 |
| PSA 8 | $16.49 | −$11.32 | −$36.32 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $2.81 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% | $25.04 | −$27.77 |
| 50% | $31.73 | −$21.07 |
| 75% | $38.43 | −$14.38 |
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 | $45.13 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $14.70 | −$30.43 | 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 Rillaboom VMAX — FAQ
Is Rillaboom VMAX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Rillaboom VMAX sells for $45.13 against $2.81 raw: a $42.32 spread, 16× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($18.34) 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 Rillaboom VMAX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Rillaboom VMAX (Shining Fates Shiny Vault SV106/SV122) sells for about $45.13 versus $2.81 for a raw near-mint copy — a 16× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Rillaboom VMAX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $45.13, ahead of CGC 10 at $14.70. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Rillaboom 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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