Is Crobat VMAX worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 35× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Crobat VMAX sells for $73.47 against $2.10 raw: a $71.37 spread, 35× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($18.32) 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)
- $2.10
- PSA 10
- $73.47
- PSA 9
- $18.32
- Gem premium
- 35×
- 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 | $73.47 | +$46.37 | +$21.37 | −$78.63 |
| PSA 9 | $18.32 | −$8.78 | −$33.78 | −$134 |
| PSA 8 | $13.40 | −$13.70 | −$38.70 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $2.10 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% | $32.11 | −$19.99 |
| 50% | $45.89 | −$6.21 |
| 75% | $59.68 | +$7.58 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 61%. 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 | $73.47 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $12.80 | −$60.67 | 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 Crobat VMAX — FAQ
Is Crobat VMAX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Crobat VMAX sells for $73.47 against $2.10 raw: a $71.37 spread, 35× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($18.32) 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 Crobat VMAX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Crobat VMAX (SWSH Black Star Promos) sells for about $73.47 versus $2.10 for a raw near-mint copy — a 35× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Crobat VMAX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $73.47, ahead of CGC 10 at $12.80. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Crobat VMAX 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 Crobat VMAX break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Crobat VMAX breaks even when it gems about 61% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $18.32).
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