Is Punisher vs. Kingpin #102 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 14× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Punisher vs. Kingpin #102 sells for $46.56 against $3.42 raw: a $43.14 spread, 14× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($11.50) 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)
- $3.42
- PSA 10
- $46.56
- PSA 9
- $11.50
- 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 | $46.56 | +$18.14 | −$6.86 | −$107 |
| PSA 9 | $11.50 | −$16.92 | −$41.92 | −$142 |
| PSA 8 | $5.00 | −$23.42 | −$48.42 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $3.42 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% | $20.27 | −$33.16 |
| 50% | $29.03 | −$24.39 |
| 75% | $37.80 | −$15.63 |
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 | $61.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $46.56 | −$14.44 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $28.00 | −$33.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $28.00 | −$33.00 | 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 | $46.56 | $28.00 | $61.00 | $28.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $13.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $11.50 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $5.00 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $2.91 |
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Is Punisher vs. Kingpin #102 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Punisher vs. Kingpin #102 sells for $46.56 against $3.42 raw: a $43.14 spread, 14× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($11.50) 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 Punisher vs. Kingpin #102 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Punisher vs. Kingpin #102 (Marvel 1991 Universe) sells for about $46.56 versus $3.42 for a raw near-mint copy — a 14× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Punisher vs. Kingpin #102?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $61.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $46.56. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Punisher vs. Kingpin #102 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.
Is your Marvel card centered well enough to grade?
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