Is Deathlok #16 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Deathlok #16 brings $29.55 versus $2.08 raw — a $27.47 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($12.47) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.08
- PSA 10
- $29.55
- PSA 9
- $12.47
- Gem premium
- 14×
- 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 | $29.55 | +$2.47 | −$22.53 | −$123 |
| PSA 9 | $12.47 | −$14.61 | −$39.61 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $5.74 | −$21.34 | −$46.34 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $2.08 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% | $16.74 | −$35.34 |
| 50% | $21.01 | −$31.07 |
| 75% | $25.28 | −$26.80 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $38.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $29.55 | −$8.45 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $18.00 | −$20.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $18.00 | −$20.00 | 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 | $29.55 | $18.00 | $38.00 | $18.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $14.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $12.47 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $5.74 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Deathlok #16 — FAQ
Is Deathlok #16 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Deathlok #16 brings $29.55 versus $2.08 raw — a $27.47 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($12.47) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Deathlok #16 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Deathlok #16 (Marvel 1991 Universe) sells for about $29.55 versus $2.08 for a raw near-mint copy — a 14× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Deathlok #16?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $38.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $29.55. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Deathlok #16 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.
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