Is Captain Britain #40 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
PSA 10 copies of Captain Britain #40 sell for $12.60, only $11.12 above the $1.48 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($8.24) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.48
- PSA 10
- $12.60
- PSA 9
- $8.24
- Gem premium
- 8.5×
- 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 | $12.60 | −$13.88 | −$38.88 | −$139 |
| PSA 9 | $8.24 | −$18.24 | −$43.24 | −$143 |
| PSA 8 | $5.51 | −$20.97 | −$45.97 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $1.48 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% | $9.33 | −$42.15 |
| 50% | $10.42 | −$41.06 |
| 75% | $11.51 | −$39.97 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $16.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $12.60 | −$3.40 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $8.00 | −$8.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $8.00 | −$8.00 | 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 Britain #40 — FAQ
Is Captain Britain #40 worth grading?
PSA 10 copies of Captain Britain #40 sell for $12.60, only $11.12 above the $1.48 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($8.24) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
How much is a PSA 10 Captain Britain #40 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Captain Britain #40 (Marvel 1993 Universe) sells for about $12.60 versus $1.48 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.5× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Captain Britain #40?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $16.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $12.60. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Captain Britain #40 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.
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