Is X-Factor #143 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 144× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 X-Factor #143 sells for $216 against $1.50 raw: a $214 spread, 144× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($12.27) 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)
- $1.50
- PSA 10
- $216
- PSA 9
- $12.27
- Gem premium
- 144×
- 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 | $216 | +$189 | +$164 | +$64.49 |
| PSA 9 | $12.27 | −$14.23 | −$39.23 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $7.00 | −$19.50 | −$44.50 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $1.50 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% | $63.20 | +$11.70 |
| 50% | $114 | +$62.63 |
| 75% | $165 | +$114 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 19%. 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 | $281 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $216 | −$65.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $125 | −$156 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $17.72 | −$263 | 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 | $216 | $125 | $281 | $17.72 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $14.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $12.27 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $7.00 |
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Full set checklist →Grading X-Factor #143 — FAQ
Is X-Factor #143 worth grading?
A PSA 10 X-Factor #143 sells for $216 against $1.50 raw: a $214 spread, 144× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($12.27) 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 X-Factor #143 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 X-Factor #143 (Marvel 1990 Universe) sells for about $216 versus $1.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 144× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for X-Factor #143?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $281, ahead of PSA 10 at $216. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does X-Factor #143 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 X-Factor #143 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting X-Factor #143 breaks even when it gems about 19% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $12.27).
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