Is Eternatus VMAX worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 8.3× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Eternatus VMAX sells for $54.40 against $6.52 raw: a $47.88 spread, 8.3× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($22.12) 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)
- $6.52
- PSA 10
- $54.40
- PSA 9
- $22.12
- Gem premium
- 8.3×
- 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 | $54.40 | +$22.88 | −$2.12 | −$102 |
| PSA 9 | $22.12 | −$9.40 | −$34.40 | −$134 |
| PSA 8 | $7.00 | −$24.52 | −$49.52 | −$150 |
Net = sale price − $6.52 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% | $30.19 | −$26.33 |
| 50% | $38.26 | −$18.26 |
| 75% | $46.33 | −$10.19 |
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 | $74.43 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $54.40 | −$20.03 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $22.95 | −$51.48 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $21.47 | −$52.96 | 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 Eternatus VMAX — FAQ
Is Eternatus VMAX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Eternatus VMAX sells for $54.40 against $6.52 raw: a $47.88 spread, 8.3× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($22.12) 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 Eternatus VMAX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Eternatus VMAX (Shining Fates Shiny Vault SV122/SV122) sells for about $54.40 versus $6.52 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.3× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Eternatus VMAX?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $74.43, ahead of PSA 10 at $54.40. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Eternatus VMAX 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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