Is Gambit [Gold] #4 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Gambit [Gold] #4 sells for $343 against $9.66 raw: a $334 spread, 36× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($50.00) 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)
- $9.66
- PSA 10
- $343
- PSA 9
- $50.00
- Gem premium
- 36×
- 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 | $343 | +$309 | +$284 | +$184 |
| PSA 9 | $50.00 | +$15.34 | −$9.66 | −$110 |
| PSA 8 | $18.57 | −$16.09 | −$41.09 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $9.66 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% | $123 | +$63.67 |
| 50% | $197 | +$137 |
| 75% | $270 | +$210 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 3%. 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 | $446 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $343 | −$103 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $206 | −$240 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $206 | −$240 | 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 | $343 | $206 | $446 | $206 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $55.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $50.00 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $18.57 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $15.00 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Gambit [Gold] #4 — FAQ
Is Gambit [Gold] #4 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Gambit [Gold] #4 sells for $343 against $9.66 raw: a $334 spread, 36× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($50.00) 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 Gambit [Gold] #4 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Gambit [Gold] #4 (Marvel 1994 Universe Powerblast) sells for about $343 versus $9.66 for a raw near-mint copy — a 36× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Gambit [Gold] #4?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $446, ahead of PSA 10 at $343. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Gambit [Gold] #4 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 Gambit [Gold] #4 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Gambit [Gold] #4 breaks even when it gems about 3% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $50.00).
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