Is Ghost Rider #9 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 41× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Ghost Rider #9 sells for $87.50 against $2.12 raw: a $85.38 spread, 41× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($19.73) 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)
- $2.12
- PSA 10
- $87.50
- PSA 9
- $19.73
- Gem premium
- 41×
- 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 | $87.50 | +$60.38 | +$35.38 | −$64.62 |
| PSA 9 | $19.73 | −$7.39 | −$32.39 | −$132 |
| PSA 8 | $12.50 | −$14.62 | −$39.62 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $2.12 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% | $36.67 | −$15.45 |
| 50% | $53.62 | +$1.50 |
| 75% | $70.56 | +$18.44 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 48%. 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 | $114 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $87.50 | −$26.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $59.99 | −$54.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $53.00 | −$61.00 | 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 | $87.50 | $59.99 | $114 | $53.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $22.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $19.73 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $12.50 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $10.00 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Ghost Rider #9 — FAQ
Is Ghost Rider #9 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ghost Rider #9 sells for $87.50 against $2.12 raw: a $85.38 spread, 41× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($19.73) 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 Ghost Rider #9 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ghost Rider #9 (Marvel 1994 Universe) sells for about $87.50 versus $2.12 for a raw near-mint copy — a 41× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ghost Rider #9?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $114, ahead of PSA 10 at $87.50. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ghost Rider #9 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 Ghost Rider #9 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Ghost Rider #9 breaks even when it gems about 48% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $19.73).
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