Is Wolverine #160 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 63× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Wolverine #160 sells for $115 against $1.82 raw: a $113 spread, 63× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($26.60) 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)
- $1.82
- PSA 10
- $115
- PSA 9
- $26.60
- Gem premium
- 63×
- 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 | $115 | +$87.70 | +$62.70 | −$37.30 |
| PSA 9 | $26.60 | −$0.22 | −$25.22 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $15.75 | −$11.07 | −$36.07 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $1.82 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% | $48.58 | −$3.24 |
| 50% | $70.56 | +$18.74 |
| 75% | $92.54 | +$40.72 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 29%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $225 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $149 | −$76.00 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $115 | −$110 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $15.95 | −$209 | 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 | $115 | $225 | $149 | $15.95 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $29.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $26.60 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $15.75 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $15.01 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Wolverine #160 — FAQ
Is Wolverine #160 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Wolverine #160 sells for $115 against $1.82 raw: a $113 spread, 63× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($26.60) 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 Wolverine #160 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Wolverine #160 (Marvel 1990 Universe) sells for about $115 versus $1.82 for a raw near-mint copy — a 63× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Wolverine #160?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $225, ahead of BGS 10 at $149. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Wolverine #160 need for a CGC 10?
CGC publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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 Wolverine #160 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Wolverine #160 breaks even when it gems about 29% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $26.60).
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