Is Iron Man [Gold Sapphire] #1 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Iron Man [Gold Sapphire] #1 brings $425 versus $218 raw — a $207 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($67.99) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $218
- PSA 10
- $425
- PSA 9
- $67.99
- Gem premium
- 2.0×
- 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 | $425 | +$182 | +$157 | +$57.46 |
| PSA 9 | $67.99 | −$175 | −$200 | −$300 |
Net = sale price − $218 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% | $157 | −$110 |
| 50% | $246 | −$21.04 |
| 75% | $336 | +$68.21 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 56%. 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 | $553 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $425 | −$128 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $255 | −$298 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $255 | −$298 | 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 | $425 | $255 | $553 | $255 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $75.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $67.99 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Iron Man [Gold Sapphire] #1 — FAQ
Is Iron Man [Gold Sapphire] #1 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Iron Man [Gold Sapphire] #1 brings $425 versus $218 raw — a $207 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($67.99) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Iron Man [Gold Sapphire] #1 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Iron Man [Gold Sapphire] #1 (Marvel 2025 Topps Chrome Studios) sells for about $425 versus $218 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.0× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Iron Man [Gold Sapphire] #1?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $553, ahead of PSA 10 at $425. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Iron Man [Gold Sapphire] #1 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 Iron Man [Gold Sapphire] #1 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Iron Man [Gold Sapphire] #1 breaks even when it gems about 56% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $67.99).
Is your Marvel card centered well enough to grade?
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