Is Destroyer #105 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 43× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Destroyer #105 sells for $54.63 against $1.26 raw: a $53.37 spread, 43× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($6.07) 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)
- $1.26
- PSA 10
- $54.63
- PSA 9
- $6.07
- Gem premium
- 43×
- 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 | $54.63 | +$28.37 | +$3.37 | −$96.63 |
| PSA 9 | $6.07 | −$20.19 | −$45.19 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $1.26 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% | $18.21 | −$33.05 |
| 50% | $30.35 | −$20.91 |
| 75% | $42.49 | −$8.77 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 93%. 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 | $71.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $54.63 | −$16.37 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $33.00 | −$38.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $33.00 | −$38.00 | 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 | $54.63 | $33.00 | $71.00 | $33.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $7.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $6.07 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Destroyer #105 — FAQ
Is Destroyer #105 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Destroyer #105 sells for $54.63 against $1.26 raw: a $53.37 spread, 43× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($6.07) 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 Destroyer #105 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Destroyer #105 (Marvel 1992 Universe) sells for about $54.63 versus $1.26 for a raw near-mint copy — a 43× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Destroyer #105?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $71.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $54.63. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Destroyer #105 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 Destroyer #105 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Destroyer #105 breaks even when it gems about 93% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $6.07).
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