Is Silver Surfer #32 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Silver Surfer #32 sells for $228 against $2.00 raw: a $226 spread, 114× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.88) 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)
- $2.00
- PSA 10
- $228
- PSA 9
- $30.88
- Gem premium
- 114×
- 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 | $228 | +$201 | +$176 | +$76.20 |
| PSA 9 | $30.88 | +$3.88 | −$21.12 | −$121 |
| PSA 8 | $11.82 | −$15.18 | −$40.18 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $2.00 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% | $80.21 | +$28.21 |
| 50% | $130 | +$77.54 |
| 75% | $179 | +$127 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 11%. 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 | $297 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $228 | −$68.80 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $200 | −$97.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $98.03 | −$199 | 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 Silver Surfer #32 — FAQ
Is Silver Surfer #32 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Silver Surfer #32 sells for $228 against $2.00 raw: a $226 spread, 114× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.88) 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 Silver Surfer #32 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Silver Surfer #32 (Marvel 1990 Universe) sells for about $228 versus $2.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 114× premium as of Oct 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Silver Surfer #32?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $297, ahead of PSA 10 at $228. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Silver Surfer #32 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 Silver Surfer #32 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Silver Surfer #32 breaks even when it gems about 11% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $30.88).
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