Is Doctor Octopus #151 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 31× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Doctor Octopus #151 sells for $52.66 against $1.69 raw: a $50.97 spread, 31× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($15.00) 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)
- $1.69
- PSA 10
- $52.66
- PSA 9
- $15.00
- Gem premium
- 31×
- 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 | $52.66 | +$25.97 | +$0.97 | −$99.03 |
| PSA 9 | $15.00 | −$11.69 | −$36.69 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $10.00 | −$16.69 | −$41.69 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $1.69 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% | $24.41 | −$27.28 |
| 50% | $33.83 | −$17.86 |
| 75% | $43.24 | −$8.45 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 97%. 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 | $68.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $52.66 | −$15.34 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $18.50 | −$49.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $7.50 | −$60.50 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $52.66 | $18.50 | $68.00 | $7.50 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $17.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $15.00 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $10.00 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $5.50 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Doctor Octopus #151 — FAQ
Is Doctor Octopus #151 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Doctor Octopus #151 sells for $52.66 against $1.69 raw: a $50.97 spread, 31× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($15.00) 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 Doctor Octopus #151 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Doctor Octopus #151 (Marvel 1990 Universe) sells for about $52.66 versus $1.69 for a raw near-mint copy — a 31× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Doctor Octopus #151?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $68.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $52.66. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Doctor Octopus #151 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 Doctor Octopus #151 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Doctor Octopus #151 breaks even when it gems about 97% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $15.00).
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