Is Deadpool #3 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Deadpool #3 sells for $1,000 against $9.99 raw: a $990 spread, 100× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($51.99) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $9.99
- PSA 10
- $1,000
- PSA 9
- $51.99
- Gem premium
- 100×
- As of
- Aug 15, 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 | $1,000 | +$965 | +$940 | +$840 |
| PSA 9 | $51.99 | +$17.00 | −$8.00 | −$108 |
| PSA 8 | $24.95 | −$10.04 | −$35.04 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $9.99 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% | $289 | +$229 |
| 50% | $526 | +$466 |
| 75% | $763 | +$703 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 1%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $1,300 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $1,000 | −$300 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $600 | −$700 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $248 | −$1,052 | 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 | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $1,000 | $248 | $1,300 | $600 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $57.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $51.99 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $24.95 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $21.47 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Deadpool #3 — FAQ
Is Deadpool #3 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Deadpool #3 sells for $1,000 against $9.99 raw: a $990 spread, 100× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($51.99) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Deadpool #3 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Deadpool #3 (Marvel 1991 X-Force) sells for about $1,000 versus $9.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 100× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Deadpool #3?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $1,300, ahead of PSA 10 at $1,000. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Deadpool #3 need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 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 Deadpool #3 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Deadpool #3 breaks even when it gems about 1% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $51.99).
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