Is Sub-Mariner #16 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 53× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Sub-Mariner #16 sells for $101 against $1.89 raw: a $98.99 spread, 53× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($21.75) 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)
- $1.89
- PSA 10
- $101
- PSA 9
- $21.75
- Gem premium
- 53×
- 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 | $101 | +$73.99 | +$48.99 | −$51.01 |
| PSA 9 | $21.75 | −$5.14 | −$30.14 | −$130 |
| PSA 8 | $9.00 | −$17.89 | −$42.89 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $1.89 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% | $41.53 | −$10.36 |
| 50% | $61.31 | +$9.42 |
| 75% | $81.10 | +$29.21 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 38%. 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 | $130 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $99.99 | −$30.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $60.00 | −$70.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $45.68 | −$84.32 | 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 Sub-Mariner #16 — FAQ
Is Sub-Mariner #16 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Sub-Mariner #16 sells for $101 against $1.89 raw: a $98.99 spread, 53× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($21.75) 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 Sub-Mariner #16 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Sub-Mariner #16 (Marvel 1990 Universe) sells for about $101 versus $1.89 for a raw near-mint copy — a 53× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Sub-Mariner #16?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $130, ahead of PSA 10 at $99.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Sub-Mariner #16 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 Sub-Mariner #16 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Sub-Mariner #16 breaks even when it gems about 38% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $21.75).
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