Is Grimmsnarl V worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Grimmsnarl V brings $39.92 versus $1.61 raw — a $38.31 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($11.95) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.61
- PSA 10
- $39.92
- PSA 9
- $11.95
- Gem premium
- 25×
- 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 | $39.92 | +$13.31 | −$11.69 | −$112 |
| PSA 9 | $11.95 | −$14.66 | −$39.66 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $6.82 | −$19.79 | −$44.79 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $1.61 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% | $18.94 | −$32.67 |
| 50% | $25.94 | −$25.67 |
| 75% | $32.93 | −$18.68 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $112 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $39.92 | −$72.08 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $10.14 | −$102 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $39.92 | $10.14 | $112 |
| 9.5 | — | $6.50 | — |
| 9 | $11.95 | $10.78 | — |
| 8 | $6.82 | — | — |
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Grading Grimmsnarl V — FAQ
Is Grimmsnarl V worth grading?
A PSA 10 Grimmsnarl V brings $39.92 versus $1.61 raw — a $38.31 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($11.95) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Grimmsnarl V worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Grimmsnarl V (Shining Fates Shiny Vault SV116/SV122) sells for about $39.92 versus $1.61 for a raw near-mint copy — a 25× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Grimmsnarl V?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $112, ahead of PSA 10 at $39.92. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Grimmsnarl V need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 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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