Is Dark Phoenix #144 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 26× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Dark Phoenix #144 sells for $51.00 against $1.99 raw: a $49.01 spread, 26× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($17.29) 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
- $51.00
- PSA 9
- $17.29
- Gem premium
- 26×
- 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 | $51.00 | +$24.01 | −$0.99 | −$101 |
| PSA 9 | $17.29 | −$9.70 | −$34.70 | −$135 |
| PSA 8 | $4.93 | −$22.06 | −$47.06 | −$147 |
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% | $25.72 | −$26.27 |
| 50% | $34.14 | −$17.85 |
| 75% | $42.57 | −$9.42 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $89.95 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $66.00 | −$23.95 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $51.00 | −$38.95 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $31.00 | −$58.95 | 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 Dark Phoenix #144 — FAQ
Is Dark Phoenix #144 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dark Phoenix #144 sells for $51.00 against $1.99 raw: a $49.01 spread, 26× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($17.29) 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 Dark Phoenix #144 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dark Phoenix #144 (Marvel 1991 Universe) sells for about $51.00 versus $1.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 26× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dark Phoenix #144?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $89.95, ahead of BGS 10 at $66.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dark Phoenix #144 need for a CGC 10?
CGC publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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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