Is Amazing Fantasy #15 #126 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 47× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Amazing Fantasy #15 #126 sells for $141 against $2.97 raw: a $138 spread, 47× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($24.24) 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)
- $2.97
- PSA 10
- $141
- PSA 9
- $24.24
- Gem premium
- 47×
- 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 | $141 | +$113 | +$87.78 | −$12.22 |
| PSA 9 | $24.24 | −$3.73 | −$28.73 | −$129 |
| PSA 8 | $18.09 | −$9.88 | −$34.88 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $2.97 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% | $53.37 | +$0.40 |
| 50% | $82.50 | +$29.53 |
| 75% | $112 | +$58.65 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 25%. 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 | $183 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $141 | −$42.25 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $84.00 | −$99.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $36.81 | −$146 | 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 | $141 | $84.00 | $183 | $36.81 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $27.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $24.24 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $18.09 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $9.07 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Amazing Fantasy #15 #126 — FAQ
Is Amazing Fantasy #15 #126 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Amazing Fantasy #15 #126 sells for $141 against $2.97 raw: a $138 spread, 47× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($24.24) 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 Amazing Fantasy #15 #126 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Amazing Fantasy #15 #126 (Marvel 1990 Universe) sells for about $141 versus $2.97 for a raw near-mint copy — a 47× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Amazing Fantasy #15 #126?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $183, ahead of PSA 10 at $141. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Amazing Fantasy #15 #126 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 Amazing Fantasy #15 #126 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Amazing Fantasy #15 #126 breaks even when it gems about 25% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $24.24).
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