Is Wolverine #160 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Wolverine #160 sells for $216 against $1.77 raw: a $214 spread, 122× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($31.50) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.77
- PSA 10
- $216
- PSA 9
- $31.50
- Gem premium
- 122×
- As of
- Oct 4, 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 | +$63.90 |
| PSA 9 | $31.50 | +$4.73 | −$20.27 | −$120 |
| PSA 8 | $15.00 | −$11.77 | −$36.77 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $1.77 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% | $77.54 | +$25.77 |
| 50% | $124 | +$71.81 |
| 75% | $170 | +$118 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 11%. 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 | $225 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $173 | −$52.07 | 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.
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Grading Wolverine #160 — FAQ
Is Wolverine #160 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Wolverine #160 sells for $216 against $1.77 raw: a $214 spread, 122× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($31.50) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. 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 $216 versus $1.77 for a raw near-mint copy — a 122× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Wolverine #160?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $225, ahead of BGS 10 at $225. 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 11% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $31.50).
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