Is Colossus #14 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Colossus #14 sells for $189 against $2.66 raw: a $187 spread, 71× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.47) 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)
- $2.66
- PSA 10
- $189
- PSA 9
- $29.47
- Gem premium
- 71×
- 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 | $189 | +$162 | +$137 | +$36.59 |
| PSA 9 | $29.47 | +$1.81 | −$23.19 | −$123 |
| PSA 8 | $8.15 | −$19.51 | −$44.51 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $2.66 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% | $69.41 | +$16.75 |
| 50% | $109 | +$56.70 |
| 75% | $149 | +$96.65 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 15%. 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 | $246 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $189 | −$56.75 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $114 | −$132 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $15.50 | −$231 | 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 Colossus #14 — FAQ
Is Colossus #14 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Colossus #14 sells for $189 against $2.66 raw: a $187 spread, 71× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.47) 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 Colossus #14 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Colossus #14 (Marvel 1992 Masterpieces) sells for about $189 versus $2.66 for a raw near-mint copy — a 71× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Colossus #14?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $246, ahead of PSA 10 at $189. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Colossus #14 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 Colossus #14 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Colossus #14 breaks even when it gems about 15% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $29.47).
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