Is Hulk #78 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Hulk #78 sells for $46.88 against $1.71 raw: a $45.17 spread, 27× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($34.20) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.71
- PSA 10
- $46.88
- PSA 9
- $34.20
- Gem premium
- 27×
- 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 | $46.88 | +$20.17 | −$4.83 | −$105 |
| PSA 9 | $34.20 | +$7.49 | −$17.51 | −$118 |
| PSA 8 | $8.57 | −$18.14 | −$43.14 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $1.71 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% | $37.37 | −$14.34 |
| 50% | $40.54 | −$11.17 |
| 75% | $43.71 | −$8.00 |
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 | $61.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $46.88 | −$14.12 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $28.00 | −$33.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $28.00 | −$33.00 | 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 Hulk #78 — FAQ
Is Hulk #78 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Hulk #78 sells for $46.88 against $1.71 raw: a $45.17 spread, 27× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($34.20) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Hulk #78 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Hulk #78 (Marvel 1994 Universe) sells for about $46.88 versus $1.71 for a raw near-mint copy — a 27× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Hulk #78?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $61.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $46.88. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Hulk #78 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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