Is Emma Frost [Purple Sapphire] #147 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Emma Frost [Purple Sapphire] #147 brings $215 versus $125 raw — a $89.80 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($150) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $125
- PSA 10
- $215
- PSA 9
- $150
- Gem premium
- 1.7×
- 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 | $215 | +$64.80 | +$39.80 | −$60.20 |
| PSA 9 | $150 | −$0.20 | −$25.20 | −$125 |
Net = sale price − $125 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% | $166 | −$8.95 |
| 50% | $183 | +$7.30 |
| 75% | $199 | +$23.55 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 39%. 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 | $280 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $215 | −$65.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $129 | −$151 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $129 | −$151 | 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 | $215 | $129 | $280 | $129 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $165 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $150 |
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Grading Emma Frost [Purple Sapphire] #147 — FAQ
Is Emma Frost [Purple Sapphire] #147 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Emma Frost [Purple Sapphire] #147 brings $215 versus $125 raw — a $89.80 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($150) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Emma Frost [Purple Sapphire] #147 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Emma Frost [Purple Sapphire] #147 (Marvel 2025 Topps Chrome) sells for about $215 versus $125 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.7× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Emma Frost [Purple Sapphire] #147?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $280, ahead of PSA 10 at $215. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Emma Frost [Purple Sapphire] #147 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 Emma Frost [Purple Sapphire] #147 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Emma Frost [Purple Sapphire] #147 breaks even when it gems about 39% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $150).
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