Is Espeon VMAX worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Espeon VMAX brings $644 versus $343 raw — a $301 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($320) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $343
- PSA 10
- $644
- PSA 9
- $320
- Gem premium
- 1.9×
- As of
- Sep 28, 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 | $644 | +$276 | +$251 | +$151 |
| PSA 9 | $320 | −$48.17 | −$73.17 | −$173 |
| PSA 8 | $286 | −$81.56 | −$107 | −$207 |
Net = sale price − $343 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% | $401 | +$7.93 |
| 50% | $482 | +$89.02 |
| 75% | $563 | +$170 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 23%. 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 | $1,193 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| TAG 10 | $688 | −$505 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $644 | −$549 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $488 | −$705 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $372 | −$820 | 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 brings $644 versus $343 raw — a $301 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($320) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Espeon VMAX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Espeon VMAX (Fusion Strike 270/264) sells for about $644 versus $343 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.9× premium as of Sep 28, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Espeon VMAX?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $1,193, ahead of TAG 10 at $688. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Espeon 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 Espeon VMAX break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Espeon VMAX breaks even when it gems about 23% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $320).
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