Is Wolverine #38 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 36× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Wolverine #38 sells for $107 against $2.95 raw: a $104 spread, 36× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($25.14) 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)
- $2.95
- PSA 10
- $107
- PSA 9
- $25.14
- Gem premium
- 36×
- 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 | $107 | +$78.57 | +$53.57 | −$46.43 |
| PSA 9 | $25.14 | −$2.81 | −$27.81 | −$128 |
| PSA 8 | $14.35 | −$13.60 | −$38.60 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $2.95 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% | $45.48 | −$7.47 |
| 50% | $65.83 | +$12.88 |
| 75% | $86.17 | +$33.22 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 34%. 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 | $138 | −$162 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $107 | −$193 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $64.00 | −$236 | 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 | $107 | $300 | $138 | $64.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $74.99 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $25.14 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $14.35 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $6.25 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Wolverine #38 — FAQ
Is Wolverine #38 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Wolverine #38 sells for $107 against $2.95 raw: a $104 spread, 36× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($25.14) 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 Wolverine #38 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Wolverine #38 (Marvel 1992 Universe) sells for about $107 versus $2.95 for a raw near-mint copy — a 36× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Wolverine #38?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $300, ahead of BGS 10 at $138. 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 34% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $25.14).
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