Is Stan Lee: Mr. Marvel #161 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Stan Lee: Mr. Marvel #161 sells for $270 against $7.56 raw: a $262 spread, 36× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($43.75) 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)
- $7.56
- PSA 10
- $270
- PSA 9
- $43.75
- Gem premium
- 36×
- As of
- Sep 27, 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 | $270 | +$237 | +$212 | +$112 |
| PSA 9 | $43.75 | +$11.19 | −$13.81 | −$114 |
| PSA 8 | $21.94 | −$10.62 | −$35.62 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $7.56 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% | $100 | +$42.74 |
| 50% | $157 | +$99.29 |
| 75% | $213 | +$156 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 6%. 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 | $351 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $270 | −$81.05 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $162 | −$189 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $53.10 | −$298 | 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 Stan Lee: Mr. Marvel #161 — FAQ
Is Stan Lee: Mr. Marvel #161 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Stan Lee: Mr. Marvel #161 sells for $270 against $7.56 raw: a $262 spread, 36× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($43.75) 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 Stan Lee: Mr. Marvel #161 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Stan Lee: Mr. Marvel #161 (Marvel 1990 Universe) sells for about $270 versus $7.56 for a raw near-mint copy — a 36× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Stan Lee: Mr. Marvel #161?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $351, ahead of PSA 10 at $270. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Stan Lee: Mr. Marvel #161 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 Stan Lee: Mr. Marvel #161 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Stan Lee: Mr. Marvel #161 breaks even when it gems about 6% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $43.75).
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