Is Shaymin VSTAR worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 41× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Shaymin VSTAR sells for $47.00 against $1.14 raw: a $45.86 spread, 41× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($21.17) 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)
- $1.14
- PSA 10
- $47.00
- PSA 9
- $21.17
- Gem premium
- 41×
- As of
- Oct 6, 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 | $47.00 | +$20.86 | −$4.14 | −$104 |
| PSA 9 | $21.17 | −$4.97 | −$29.97 | −$130 |
| PSA 8 | $9.35 | −$16.79 | −$41.79 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $1.14 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% | $27.63 | −$23.51 |
| 50% | $34.09 | −$17.05 |
| 75% | $40.54 | −$10.60 |
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 | $47.00 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $35.00 | −$12.00 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $20.32 | −$26.68 | 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 Shaymin VSTAR — FAQ
Is Shaymin VSTAR worth grading?
A PSA 10 Shaymin VSTAR sells for $47.00 against $1.14 raw: a $45.86 spread, 41× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($21.17) 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 Shaymin VSTAR worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Shaymin VSTAR (Brilliant Stars 014/172) sells for about $47.00 versus $1.14 for a raw near-mint copy — a 41× premium as of Oct 6, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Shaymin VSTAR?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $47.00, ahead of TAG 10 at $35.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Shaymin VSTAR 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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