Is Nightcrawler #42 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 34× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Nightcrawler #42 sells for $58.88 against $1.75 raw: a $57.13 spread, 34× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.75
- PSA 10
- $58.88
- Gem premium
- 34×
- 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 | $58.88 | +$32.13 | +$7.13 | −$92.87 |
| PSA 8 | $5.00 | −$21.75 | −$46.75 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $1.75 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $77.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $58.88 | −$18.12 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $35.00 | −$42.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $35.00 | −$42.00 | 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 | $58.88 | $35.00 | $77.00 | $35.00 | — |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $5.00 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $4.88 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Nightcrawler #42 — FAQ
Is Nightcrawler #42 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Nightcrawler #42 sells for $58.88 against $1.75 raw: a $57.13 spread, 34× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Nightcrawler #42 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Nightcrawler #42 (Marvel 1993 Universe) sells for about $58.88 versus $1.75 for a raw near-mint copy — a 34× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Nightcrawler #42?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $77.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $58.88. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Nightcrawler #42 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.
Is your Marvel card centered well enough to grade?
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