Is Falinks V worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Falinks V brings $31.54 versus $1.42 raw — a $30.12 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($16.28) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.42
- PSA 10
- $31.54
- PSA 9
- $16.28
- Gem premium
- 22×
- 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 | $31.54 | +$5.12 | −$19.88 | −$120 |
| PSA 9 | $16.28 | −$10.14 | −$35.14 | −$135 |
| PSA 8 | $7.00 | −$19.42 | −$44.42 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $1.42 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% | $20.09 | −$31.33 |
| 50% | $23.91 | −$27.51 |
| 75% | $27.73 | −$23.70 |
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 | $31.54 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $11.23 | −$20.31 | 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 V — FAQ
Is Falinks V worth grading?
A PSA 10 Falinks V brings $31.54 versus $1.42 raw — a $30.12 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($16.28) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Falinks V worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Falinks V (Shining Fates Shiny Vault SV115/SV122) sells for about $31.54 versus $1.42 for a raw near-mint copy — a 22× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Falinks V?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $31.54, ahead of CGC 10 at $11.23. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Falinks 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.
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