Is Tales of Suspense #39 #135 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 33× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Tales of Suspense #39 #135 sells for $59.41 against $1.79 raw: a $57.62 spread, 33× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.98) 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)
- $1.79
- PSA 10
- $59.41
- PSA 9
- $16.98
- Gem premium
- 33×
- 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 | $59.41 | +$32.62 | +$7.62 | −$92.38 |
| PSA 9 | $16.98 | −$9.81 | −$34.81 | −$135 |
| PSA 8 | $6.42 | −$20.37 | −$45.37 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $1.79 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% | $27.59 | −$24.20 |
| 50% | $38.20 | −$13.59 |
| 75% | $48.80 | −$2.99 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 82%. 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 | $77.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $59.41 | −$17.59 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $36.00 | −$41.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $10.04 | −$66.96 | 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 | $59.41 | $36.00 | $77.00 | $10.04 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $33.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $16.98 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $6.42 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $5.00 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Tales of Suspense #39 #135 — FAQ
Is Tales of Suspense #39 #135 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Tales of Suspense #39 #135 sells for $59.41 against $1.79 raw: a $57.62 spread, 33× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.98) 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 Tales of Suspense #39 #135 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Tales of Suspense #39 #135 (Marvel 1990 Universe) sells for about $59.41 versus $1.79 for a raw near-mint copy — a 33× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Tales of Suspense #39 #135?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $77.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $59.41. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Tales of Suspense #39 #135 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 Tales of Suspense #39 #135 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Tales of Suspense #39 #135 breaks even when it gems about 82% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $16.98).
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