Is Glaceon V worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 17× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Glaceon V sells for $48.34 against $2.82 raw: a $45.52 spread, 17× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($22.14) 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)
- $2.82
- PSA 10
- $48.34
- PSA 9
- $22.14
- Gem premium
- 17×
- 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 | $48.34 | +$20.52 | −$4.48 | −$104 |
| PSA 9 | $22.14 | −$5.68 | −$30.68 | −$131 |
| PSA 8 | $11.50 | −$16.32 | −$41.32 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $2.82 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% | $28.69 | −$24.13 |
| 50% | $35.24 | −$17.58 |
| 75% | $41.79 | −$11.03 |
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 | $48.34 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $25.00 | −$23.34 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $10.49 | −$37.85 | 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 Glaceon V — FAQ
Is Glaceon V worth grading?
A PSA 10 Glaceon V sells for $48.34 against $2.82 raw: a $45.52 spread, 17× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($22.14) 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 Glaceon V worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Glaceon V (SWSH Black Star Promos) sells for about $48.34 versus $2.82 for a raw near-mint copy — a 17× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Glaceon V?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $48.34, ahead of SGC 10 at $25.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Glaceon 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.
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