Is Chandelure VMAX worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 19× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Chandelure VMAX sells for $184 against $9.70 raw: a $174 spread, 19× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($27.03) 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)
- $9.70
- PSA 10
- $184
- PSA 9
- $27.03
- Gem premium
- 19×
- 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 | $184 | +$149 | +$124 | +$23.99 |
| PSA 9 | $27.03 | −$7.67 | −$32.67 | −$133 |
| PSA 8 | $15.13 | −$19.57 | −$44.57 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $9.70 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% | $66.19 | +$6.49 |
| 50% | $105 | +$45.66 |
| 75% | $145 | +$84.82 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 21%. 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 | $200 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $184 | −$16.30 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $60.00 | −$140 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $40.00 | −$160 | 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 | SGC | TAG | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $184 | $60.00 | $200 | $40.00 | — | $57.21 |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | $6.00 | — | — |
| 9 | $27.03 | — | — | — | $26.00 | — |
| 8 | $15.13 | — | — | — | — | — |
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Grading Chandelure VMAX — FAQ
Is Chandelure VMAX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Chandelure VMAX sells for $184 against $9.70 raw: a $174 spread, 19× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($27.03) 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 Chandelure VMAX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Chandelure VMAX (Fusion Strike 265/264) sells for about $184 versus $9.70 for a raw near-mint copy — a 19× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Chandelure VMAX?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $200, ahead of PSA 10 at $184. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Chandelure 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 Chandelure VMAX break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Chandelure VMAX breaks even when it gems about 21% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $27.03).
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