Is Cinderace V worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Cinderace V sells for $41.87 against $0.73 raw: a $41.14 spread, 57× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($33.81) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.73
- PSA 10
- $41.87
- PSA 9
- $33.81
- Gem premium
- 57×
- 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 | $41.87 | +$16.14 | −$8.86 | −$109 |
| PSA 9 | $33.81 | +$8.08 | −$16.92 | −$117 |
| PSA 8 | $12.95 | −$12.78 | −$37.78 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $0.73 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% | $35.83 | −$14.90 |
| 50% | $37.84 | −$12.89 |
| 75% | $39.85 | −$10.88 |
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 | $41.87 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $9.25 | −$32.62 | 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 Cinderace V — FAQ
Is Cinderace V worth grading?
A PSA 10 Cinderace V sells for $41.87 against $0.73 raw: a $41.14 spread, 57× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($33.81) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Cinderace V worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Cinderace V (Fusion Strike 043/264) sells for about $41.87 versus $0.73 for a raw near-mint copy — a 57× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Cinderace V?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $41.87, ahead of CGC 10 at $9.25. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Cinderace 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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