Is Zeraora VSTAR worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 17× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Zeraora VSTAR sells for $53.00 against $3.17 raw: a $49.83 spread, 17× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($19.99) 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)
- $3.17
- PSA 10
- $53.00
- PSA 9
- $19.99
- 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 | $53.00 | +$24.83 | −$0.17 | −$100 |
| PSA 9 | $19.99 | −$8.18 | −$33.18 | −$133 |
Net = sale price − $3.17 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% | $28.24 | −$24.93 |
| 50% | $36.49 | −$16.68 |
| 75% | $44.75 | −$8.42 |
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 | $53.00 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $34.92 | −$18.08 | 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 Zeraora VSTAR — FAQ
Is Zeraora VSTAR worth grading?
A PSA 10 Zeraora VSTAR sells for $53.00 against $3.17 raw: a $49.83 spread, 17× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($19.99) 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 Zeraora VSTAR worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Zeraora VSTAR (SWSH Black Star Promos) sells for about $53.00 versus $3.17 for a raw near-mint copy — a 17× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Zeraora VSTAR?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $53.00, ahead of CGC 10 at $34.92. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Zeraora 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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