Is Duraludon VMAX worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 8.7× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Duraludon VMAX sells for $56.15 against $6.47 raw: a $49.68 spread, 8.7× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($22.71) 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)
- $6.47
- PSA 10
- $56.15
- PSA 9
- $22.71
- Gem premium
- 8.7×
- As of
- Sep 30, 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 | $56.15 | +$24.68 | −$0.32 | −$100 |
| PSA 9 | $22.71 | −$8.76 | −$33.76 | −$134 |
| PSA 8 | $35.34 | +$3.87 | −$21.13 | −$121 |
Net = sale price − $6.47 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% | $31.07 | −$25.40 |
| 50% | $39.43 | −$17.04 |
| 75% | $47.79 | −$8.68 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $56.15 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $39.99 | −$16.16 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $10.19 | −$45.96 | 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 Duraludon VMAX — FAQ
Is Duraludon VMAX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Duraludon VMAX sells for $56.15 against $6.47 raw: a $49.68 spread, 8.7× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($22.71) 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 Duraludon VMAX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Duraludon VMAX (Evolving Skies 219/203) sells for about $56.15 versus $6.47 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.7× premium as of Sep 30, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Duraludon VMAX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $56.15, ahead of TAG 10 at $39.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Duraludon 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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