Is バシャーモVMAX worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 バシャーモVMAX brings $65.91 versus $22.71 raw — a $43.20 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($31.51) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $22.71
- PSA 10
- $65.91
- PSA 9
- $31.51
- Gem premium
- 2.9×
- 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 | $65.91 | +$18.20 | −$6.80 | −$107 |
| PSA 9 | $31.51 | −$16.20 | −$41.20 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $22.71 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% | $40.11 | −$32.60 |
| 50% | $48.71 | −$24.00 |
| 75% | $57.31 | −$15.40 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $81.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| TAG 10 | $77.65 | −$3.35 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $65.91 | −$15.09 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $31.55 | −$49.45 | 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 バシャーモVMAX — FAQ
Is バシャーモVMAX worth grading?
A PSA 10 バシャーモVMAX brings $65.91 versus $22.71 raw — a $43.20 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($31.51) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 バシャーモVMAX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 バシャーモVMAX (VMAXクライマックス 217/184) sells for about $65.91 versus $22.71 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.9× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for バシャーモVMAX?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $81.00, ahead of TAG 10 at $77.65. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does バシャーモ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.
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