Is Daredevil #20 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 45× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Daredevil #20 sells for $89.69 against $1.98 raw: a $87.71 spread, 45× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($23.37) 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)
- $1.98
- PSA 10
- $89.69
- PSA 9
- $23.37
- Gem premium
- 45×
- 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 | $89.69 | +$62.71 | +$37.71 | −$62.29 |
| PSA 9 | $23.37 | −$3.61 | −$28.61 | −$129 |
| PSA 8 | $14.09 | −$12.89 | −$37.89 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $1.98 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% | $39.95 | −$12.03 |
| 50% | $56.53 | +$4.55 |
| 75% | $73.11 | +$21.13 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 43%. 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 | $107 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $82.00 | −$25.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $49.00 | −$58.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $30.33 | −$76.67 | 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 #20 — FAQ
Is Daredevil #20 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Daredevil #20 sells for $89.69 against $1.98 raw: a $87.71 spread, 45× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($23.37) 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 #20 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Daredevil #20 (Marvel 1992 Universe) sells for about $89.69 versus $1.98 for a raw near-mint copy — a 45× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Daredevil #20?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $107, ahead of PSA 10 at $82.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Daredevil #20 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 Daredevil #20 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Daredevil #20 breaks even when it gems about 43% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $23.37).
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