Is Glaceon VMAX worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Glaceon VMAX brings $98.00 versus $38.65 raw — a $59.35 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($39.58) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $38.65
- PSA 10
- $98.00
- PSA 9
- $39.58
- Gem premium
- 2.5×
- 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 | $98.00 | +$34.35 | +$9.35 | −$90.65 |
| PSA 9 | $39.58 | −$24.07 | −$49.07 | −$149 |
| PSA 8 | $26.43 | −$37.22 | −$62.22 | −$162 |
Net = sale price − $38.65 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% | $54.19 | −$34.46 |
| 50% | $68.79 | −$19.86 |
| 75% | $83.39 | −$5.26 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 84%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $99.02 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $98.00 | −$1.02 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $89.86 | −$9.16 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $51.59 | −$47.43 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $43.94 | −$55.08 | 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 Glaceon VMAX — FAQ
Is Glaceon VMAX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Glaceon VMAX brings $98.00 versus $38.65 raw — a $59.35 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($39.58) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Glaceon VMAX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Glaceon VMAX (Evolving Skies 208/203) sells for about $98.00 versus $38.65 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.5× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Glaceon VMAX?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $99.02, ahead of PSA 10 at $98.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Glaceon 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.
What gem rate makes grading Glaceon VMAX break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Glaceon VMAX breaks even when it gems about 84% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $39.58).
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