Is スターミーV worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 スターミーV brings $262 versus $109 raw — a $153 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($99.60) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $109
- PSA 10
- $262
- PSA 9
- $99.60
- Gem premium
- 2.4×
- 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 | $262 | +$128 | +$103 | +$3.24 |
| PSA 9 | $99.60 | −$34.02 | −$59.02 | −$159 |
| PSA 8 | $79.00 | −$54.62 | −$79.62 | −$180 |
Net = sale price − $109 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% | $140 | −$18.46 |
| 50% | $181 | +$22.11 |
| 75% | $221 | +$62.68 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 36%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $262 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $120 | −$142 | 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 | BGS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $262 | $120 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $120 | $103 |
| 9 | $99.60 | — | $84.11 |
| 8 | $79.00 | — | — |
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Grading スターミーV — FAQ
Is スターミーV worth grading?
A PSA 10 スターミーV brings $262 versus $109 raw — a $153 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($99.60) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 スターミーV worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 スターミーV (バトルリージョン 083/067) sells for about $262 versus $109 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.4× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for スターミーV?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $262, ahead of CGC 10 at $120. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does スターミー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.
What gem rate makes grading スターミーV break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting スターミーV breaks even when it gems about 36% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $99.60).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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