Is Mephisto #78 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 39× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Mephisto #78 sells for $79.05 against $2.02 raw: a $77.03 spread, 39× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.37) 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)
- $2.02
- PSA 10
- $79.05
- PSA 9
- $16.37
- 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 | $79.05 | +$52.03 | +$27.03 | −$72.97 |
| PSA 9 | $16.37 | −$10.65 | −$35.65 | −$136 |
| PSA 8 | $12.00 | −$15.02 | −$40.02 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $2.02 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% | $32.04 | −$19.98 |
| 50% | $47.71 | −$4.31 |
| 75% | $63.38 | +$11.36 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 57%. 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 | $103 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $79.05 | −$23.95 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $69.99 | −$33.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $29.50 | −$73.50 | 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 Mephisto #78 — FAQ
Is Mephisto #78 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mephisto #78 sells for $79.05 against $2.02 raw: a $77.03 spread, 39× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.37) 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 Mephisto #78 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mephisto #78 (Marvel 1990 Universe) sells for about $79.05 versus $2.02 for a raw near-mint copy — a 39× premium as of Oct 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mephisto #78?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $103, ahead of PSA 10 at $79.05. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mephisto #78 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 Mephisto #78 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Mephisto #78 breaks even when it gems about 57% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $16.37).
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