![The Thing [Diamond Preview] #6 (Marvel 1990 Universe) — is it worth grading?](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/a9EAAeSwytJpscHp/s-l1600.jpg)
Is The Thing [Diamond Preview] #6 worth grading?
Marvel · Marvel 1990 Universe · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 The Thing [Diamond Preview] #6 sells for $76.99 against $15.50 raw: a $61.49 spread, 5.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($45.75) 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)
- $15.50
- PSA 10
- $76.99
- PSA 9
- $45.75
- Gem premium
- 5.0×
- As of
- Oct 4, 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 | $76.99 | +$36.49 | +$11.49 | −$88.51 |
| PSA 9 | $45.75 | +$5.25 | −$19.75 | −$120 |
Net = sale price − $15.50 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% | $53.56 | −$11.94 |
| 50% | $61.37 | −$4.13 |
| 75% | $69.18 | +$3.68 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 63%. 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 | $100 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $76.99 | −$23.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $46.00 | −$54.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $46.00 | −$54.00 | 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 →Swipe the table for the other grading companies →
Run your own numbers
Should I pay this?
Enter the seller’s asking price to see your net outcome per grade.
Other Marvel 1990 Universe cards worth checking
Full set checklist →![Wolverine [Hologram] #MH4 Marvel 1990 Universe card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/b6UAAeSw0BpqhdHd/s-l500.jpg)
![Cosmic Spider-Man [Hologram] #MH1 Marvel 1990 Universe card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/VlUAAeSwcgFqHNGd/s-l500.jpg)
![Spider-Man [Diamond Preview] #29 Marvel 1990 Universe card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/GNsAAeSwV0tqLNRz/s-l500.jpg)
![Ghost Rider [Diamond Preview] #82 Marvel 1990 Universe card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/NXoAAeSwPelpKpHE/s-l500.jpg)
Grading The Thing [Diamond Preview] #6 — FAQ
Is The Thing [Diamond Preview] #6 worth grading?
A PSA 10 The Thing [Diamond Preview] #6 sells for $76.99 against $15.50 raw: a $61.49 spread, 5.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($45.75) 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 The Thing [Diamond Preview] #6 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 The Thing [Diamond Preview] #6 (Marvel 1990 Universe) sells for about $76.99 versus $15.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.0× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for The Thing [Diamond Preview] #6?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $100, ahead of PSA 10 at $76.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does The Thing [Diamond Preview] #6 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 The Thing [Diamond Preview] #6 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting The Thing [Diamond Preview] #6 breaks even when it gems about 63% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $45.75).
Best on iPhone & Android
Check your Marvel card in the Midpoint app
Scan with your camera to measure centering to the millimeter, get an AI grade with corner and edge close-ups, see what your copy is worth, and track it in your portfolio. Free to start.
