Is Gambit #17 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 52× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Gambit #17 sells for $150 against $2.90 raw: a $147 spread, 52× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($26.49) 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)
- $2.90
- PSA 10
- $150
- PSA 9
- $26.49
- Gem premium
- 52×
- 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 | $150 | +$122 | +$97.10 | −$2.90 |
| PSA 9 | $26.49 | −$1.41 | −$26.41 | −$126 |
| PSA 8 | $12.56 | −$15.34 | −$40.34 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $2.90 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% | $57.37 | +$4.47 |
| 50% | $88.25 | +$35.34 |
| 75% | $119 | +$66.22 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 21%. 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 | $195 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $150 | −$45.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $130 | −$65.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $90.00 | −$105 | 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 | $150 | $130 | $195 | $90.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $29.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $26.49 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $12.56 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $8.18 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Gambit #17 — FAQ
Is Gambit #17 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Gambit #17 sells for $150 against $2.90 raw: a $147 spread, 52× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($26.49) 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 Gambit #17 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Gambit #17 (Marvel 1991 Universe) sells for about $150 versus $2.90 for a raw near-mint copy — a 52× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Gambit #17?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $195, ahead of PSA 10 at $150. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Gambit #17 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 Gambit #17 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Gambit #17 breaks even when it gems about 21% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $26.49).
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