Is Espeon VMAX worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 6.8× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Espeon VMAX sells for $102 against $15.02 raw: a $86.62 spread, 6.8× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($32.68) 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)
- $15.02
- PSA 10
- $102
- PSA 9
- $32.68
- Gem premium
- 6.8×
- As of
- Sep 12, 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 | $102 | +$61.62 | +$36.62 | −$63.38 |
| PSA 9 | $32.68 | −$7.34 | −$32.34 | −$132 |
| PSA 8 | $19.38 | −$20.64 | −$45.64 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $15.02 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% | $49.92 | −$15.10 |
| 50% | $67.16 | +$2.14 |
| 75% | $84.40 | +$19.38 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 47%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAG 10 | $120 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $102 | −$18.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $44.69 | −$74.95 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $40.11 | −$79.53 | 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 Espeon VMAX — FAQ
Is Espeon VMAX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Espeon VMAX sells for $102 against $15.02 raw: a $86.62 spread, 6.8× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($32.68) 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 Espeon VMAX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Espeon VMAX (Evolving Skies 065/203) sells for about $102 versus $15.02 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.8× premium as of Sep 12, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Espeon VMAX?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $120, ahead of PSA 10 at $102. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Espeon VMAX need for a TAG 10?
TAG publishes 55/45 front and 72/28 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 Espeon VMAX break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Espeon VMAX breaks even when it gems about 47% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $32.68).
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