Is Magneto [Gallery] #3 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 4.5× premium in Grade 8
A Grade 8 Magneto [Gallery] #3 sells for $250 against $55.42 raw: a $195 spread, 4.5× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $55.42
- Grade 8
- $250
- Gem premium
- 4.5×
- 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 — Grade 8 | $250 | +$170 | +$145 | +$44.58 |
| PSA 8 | $250 | +$170 | +$145 | +$44.58 |
Net = sale price − $55.42 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 8 | $250 |
| 7 | $54.00 |
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Is Magneto [Gallery] #3 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Magneto [Gallery] #3 sells for $250 against $55.42 raw: a $195 spread, 4.5× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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