Is Thor 2099 #83 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 35× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Thor 2099 #83 sells for $42.91 against $1.21 raw: a $41.70 spread, 35× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($15.74) 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)
- $1.21
- PSA 10
- $42.91
- PSA 9
- $15.74
- Gem premium
- 35×
- 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 | $42.91 | +$16.70 | −$8.30 | −$108 |
| PSA 9 | $15.74 | −$10.47 | −$35.47 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $1.21 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% | $22.53 | −$28.68 |
| 50% | $29.32 | −$21.89 |
| 75% | $36.12 | −$15.09 |
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 | $56.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $42.91 | −$13.09 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $26.00 | −$30.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $26.00 | −$30.00 | 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 | $42.91 | $26.00 | $56.00 | $26.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $17.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $15.74 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Thor 2099 #83 — FAQ
Is Thor 2099 #83 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Thor 2099 #83 sells for $42.91 against $1.21 raw: a $41.70 spread, 35× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($15.74) 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 Thor 2099 #83 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Thor 2099 #83 (Marvel 1994 Universe) sells for about $42.91 versus $1.21 for a raw near-mint copy — a 35× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Thor 2099 #83?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $56.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $42.91. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Thor 2099 #83 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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