Is マルヤクデVMAX worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 マルヤクデVMAX brings $42.14 versus $6.96 raw — a $35.18 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($21.28) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $6.96
- PSA 10
- $42.14
- PSA 9
- $21.28
- Gem premium
- 6.1×
- 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 | $42.14 | +$10.18 | −$14.82 | −$115 |
| PSA 9 | $21.28 | −$10.68 | −$35.68 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $6.96 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% | $26.50 | −$30.46 |
| 50% | $31.71 | −$25.25 |
| 75% | $36.92 | −$20.04 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $100 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $42.14 | −$57.86 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $42.14 | $100 |
| 9 | $21.28 | $9.37 |
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Grading マルヤクデVMAX — FAQ
Is マルヤクデVMAX worth grading?
A PSA 10 マルヤクデVMAX brings $42.14 versus $6.96 raw — a $35.18 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($21.28) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 マルヤクデVMAX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 マルヤクデVMAX (VMAXクライマックス 219/184) sells for about $42.14 versus $6.96 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.1× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for マルヤクデVMAX?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $100, ahead of PSA 10 at $42.14. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does マルヤクデVMAX need for a CGC 10?
CGC 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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