Is Wolverine #38 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Wolverine #38 sells for $153 against $1.37 raw: a $152 spread, 112× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($27.99) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.37
- PSA 10
- $153
- PSA 9
- $27.99
- Gem premium
- 112×
- 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 | $153 | +$127 | +$102 | +$2.09 |
| PSA 9 | $27.99 | +$1.62 | −$23.38 | −$123 |
| PSA 8 | $18.43 | −$7.94 | −$32.94 | −$133 |
Net = sale price − $1.37 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% | $59.36 | +$7.99 |
| 50% | $90.73 | +$39.36 |
| 75% | $122 | +$70.72 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 19%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $300 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $200 | −$100 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $153 | −$147 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $92.00 | −$208 | 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 Wolverine #38 — FAQ
Is Wolverine #38 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Wolverine #38 sells for $153 against $1.37 raw: a $152 spread, 112× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($27.99) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Wolverine #38 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Wolverine #38 (Marvel 1992 Universe) sells for about $153 versus $1.37 for a raw near-mint copy — a 112× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Wolverine #38?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $300, ahead of BGS 10 at $200. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Wolverine #38 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.
What gem rate makes grading Wolverine #38 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Wolverine #38 breaks even when it gems about 19% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $27.99).
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