Is Captain America #37 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 47× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Captain America #37 sells for $99.04 against $2.12 raw: a $96.92 spread, 47× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($22.86) 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)
- $2.12
- PSA 10
- $99.04
- PSA 9
- $22.86
- Gem premium
- 47×
- 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 | $99.04 | +$71.92 | +$46.92 | −$53.08 |
| PSA 9 | $22.86 | −$4.26 | −$29.26 | −$129 |
| PSA 8 | $14.99 | −$12.13 | −$37.13 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $2.12 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% | $41.91 | −$10.21 |
| 50% | $60.95 | +$8.83 |
| 75% | $80.00 | +$27.88 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 38%. 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 | $129 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $99.04 | −$29.96 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $59.00 | −$70.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $59.00 | −$70.00 | 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 Captain America #37 — FAQ
Is Captain America #37 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Captain America #37 sells for $99.04 against $2.12 raw: a $96.92 spread, 47× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($22.86) 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 Captain America #37 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Captain America #37 (Marvel 1992 Universe) sells for about $99.04 versus $2.12 for a raw near-mint copy — a 47× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Captain America #37?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $129, ahead of PSA 10 at $99.04. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Captain America #37 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 Captain America #37 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Captain America #37 breaks even when it gems about 38% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $22.86).
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