Is Phoenix #11 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 75× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Phoenix #11 sells for $75.48 against $1.00 raw: a $74.48 spread, 75× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($13.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.00
- PSA 10
- $75.48
- PSA 9
- $13.99
- Gem premium
- 75×
- 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 | $75.48 | +$49.48 | +$24.48 | −$75.52 |
| PSA 9 | $13.99 | −$12.01 | −$37.01 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $7.19 | −$18.81 | −$43.81 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $1.00 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% | $29.36 | −$21.64 |
| 50% | $44.73 | −$6.27 |
| 75% | $60.11 | +$9.11 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 60%. 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 | $98.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $75.48 | −$22.52 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $29.99 | −$68.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $29.24 | −$68.76 | 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 | $75.48 | $29.24 | $98.00 | $29.99 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $38.64 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $13.99 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $7.19 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $5.72 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Phoenix #11 — FAQ
Is Phoenix #11 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Phoenix #11 sells for $75.48 against $1.00 raw: a $74.48 spread, 75× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($13.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Phoenix #11 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Phoenix #11 (Marvel 1990 Universe) sells for about $75.48 versus $1.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 75× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Phoenix #11?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $98.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $75.48. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Phoenix #11 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 Phoenix #11 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Phoenix #11 breaks even when it gems about 60% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $13.99).
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