Is Boltund V worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 56× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Boltund V sells for $43.11 against $0.77 raw: a $42.34 spread, 56× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($14.77) 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)
- $0.77
- PSA 10
- $43.11
- PSA 9
- $14.77
- Gem premium
- 56×
- 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 | $43.11 | +$17.34 | −$7.66 | −$108 |
| PSA 9 | $14.77 | −$11.00 | −$36.00 | −$136 |
| PSA 8 | $8.05 | −$17.72 | −$42.72 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $0.77 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% | $21.86 | −$28.91 |
| 50% | $28.94 | −$21.83 |
| 75% | $36.02 | −$14.75 |
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 | $43.11 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $10.93 | −$32.18 | 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 | $36.00 | $10.93 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $15.05 | — |
| 9 | $2.00 | $4.02 | $8.27 |
| 8.5 | — | $2.00 | $6.00 |
| 8 | $8.05 | $11.98 | — |
| 5 | $100 | — | — |
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Grading Boltund V — FAQ
Is Boltund V worth grading?
A PSA 10 Boltund V sells for $43.11 against $0.77 raw: a $42.34 spread, 56× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($14.77) 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 Boltund V worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Boltund V (Fusion Strike 103/264) sells for about $43.11 versus $0.77 for a raw near-mint copy — a 56× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Boltund V?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $43.11, ahead of CGC 10 at $10.93. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Boltund V 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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