Is Strength #159 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 34× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Strength #159 sells for $52.00 against $1.52 raw: a $50.48 spread, 34× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($21.79) 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)
- $1.52
- PSA 10
- $52.00
- PSA 9
- $21.79
- Gem premium
- 34×
- 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 | $52.00 | +$25.48 | +$0.48 | −$99.52 |
| PSA 9 | $21.79 | −$4.73 | −$29.73 | −$130 |
| PSA 8 | $3.00 | −$23.52 | −$48.52 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $1.52 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% | $29.34 | −$22.18 |
| 50% | $36.89 | −$14.63 |
| 75% | $44.45 | −$7.07 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 98%. 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 | $68.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $52.00 | −$16.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $31.00 | −$37.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $31.00 | −$37.00 | 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 | $52.00 | $31.00 | $68.00 | $31.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $24.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $21.79 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $3.00 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $1.25 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Strength #159 — FAQ
Is Strength #159 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Strength #159 sells for $52.00 against $1.52 raw: a $50.48 spread, 34× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($21.79) 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 Strength #159 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Strength #159 (Marvel 1991 Universe) sells for about $52.00 versus $1.52 for a raw near-mint copy — a 34× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Strength #159?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $68.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $52.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Strength #159 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 Strength #159 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Strength #159 breaks even when it gems about 98% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $21.79).
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