Is Dazzler #13 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 39× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Dazzler #13 sells for $69.51 against $1.78 raw: a $67.73 spread, 39× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($13.93) 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)
- $1.78
- PSA 10
- $69.51
- PSA 9
- $13.93
- Gem premium
- 39×
- As of
- Oct 11, 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 | $69.51 | +$42.73 | +$17.73 | −$82.27 |
| PSA 9 | $13.93 | −$12.85 | −$37.85 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $5.63 | −$21.15 | −$46.15 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $1.78 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% | $27.83 | −$23.95 |
| 50% | $41.72 | −$10.06 |
| 75% | $55.62 | +$3.84 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 68%. 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 | $90.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $69.51 | −$20.49 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $19.90 | −$70.10 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $15.50 | −$74.50 | 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.
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Grading Dazzler #13 — FAQ
Is Dazzler #13 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dazzler #13 sells for $69.51 against $1.78 raw: a $67.73 spread, 39× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($13.93) 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 Dazzler #13 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dazzler #13 (Marvel 1990 Universe) sells for about $69.51 versus $1.78 for a raw near-mint copy — a 39× premium as of Oct 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dazzler #13?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $90.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $69.51. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dazzler #13 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 Dazzler #13 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Dazzler #13 breaks even when it gems about 68% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $13.93).
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