Is Daredevil vs. Kingpin #126 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 21× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Daredevil vs. Kingpin #126 sells for $42.44 against $1.99 raw: a $40.45 spread, 21× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($19.95) 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)
- $1.99
- PSA 10
- $42.44
- PSA 9
- $19.95
- Gem premium
- 21×
- 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 | $42.44 | +$15.45 | −$9.55 | −$110 |
| PSA 9 | $19.95 | −$7.04 | −$32.04 | −$132 |
| PSA 8 | $8.00 | −$18.99 | −$43.99 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $1.99 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% | $25.57 | −$26.42 |
| 50% | $31.20 | −$20.79 |
| 75% | $36.82 | −$15.17 |
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 | $55.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $42.44 | −$12.56 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $25.00 | −$30.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $25.00 | −$30.00 | 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.
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Grading Daredevil vs. Kingpin #126 — FAQ
Is Daredevil vs. Kingpin #126 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Daredevil vs. Kingpin #126 sells for $42.44 against $1.99 raw: a $40.45 spread, 21× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($19.95) 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 Daredevil vs. Kingpin #126 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Daredevil vs. Kingpin #126 (Marvel 1991 Universe) sells for about $42.44 versus $1.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 21× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Daredevil vs. Kingpin #126?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $55.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $42.44. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Daredevil vs. Kingpin #126 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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