Is Ice Rider Calyrex V worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A CGC 10 Ice Rider Calyrex V brings $29.68 versus $1.17 raw — a $28.51 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($9.54) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.17
- CGC 10
- $29.68
- PSA 9
- $9.54
- Gem premium
- 25×
- 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 — CGC 10 | $29.68 | +$3.51 | −$21.49 | −$121 |
| PSA 9 | $9.54 | −$16.63 | −$41.63 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $1.17 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% | $14.57 | −$36.59 |
| 50% | $19.61 | −$31.56 |
| 75% | $24.64 | −$26.53 |
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 | $29.68 | best | 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 Ice Rider Calyrex V — FAQ
Is Ice Rider Calyrex V worth grading?
A CGC 10 Ice Rider Calyrex V brings $29.68 versus $1.17 raw — a $28.51 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($9.54) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
What centering does Ice Rider Calyrex V 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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