Is Elektra #22 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 139× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Elektra #22 sells for $207 against $1.49 raw: a $205 spread, 139× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($22.00) 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)
- $1.49
- PSA 10
- $207
- PSA 9
- $22.00
- Gem premium
- 139×
- 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 | $207 | +$180 | +$155 | +$55.26 |
| PSA 9 | $22.00 | −$4.49 | −$29.49 | −$129 |
| PSA 8 | $16.21 | −$10.28 | −$35.28 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $1.49 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% | $68.19 | +$16.70 |
| 50% | $114 | +$62.89 |
| 75% | $161 | +$109 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 16%. 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 | $269 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $207 | −$62.25 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $124 | −$145 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $65.87 | −$203 | 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 | $207 | $65.87 | $269 | $124 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $28.68 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $22.00 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $16.21 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $10.00 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Elektra #22 — FAQ
Is Elektra #22 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Elektra #22 sells for $207 against $1.49 raw: a $205 spread, 139× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($22.00) 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 Elektra #22 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Elektra #22 (Marvel 1992 Masterpieces) sells for about $207 versus $1.49 for a raw near-mint copy — a 139× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Elektra #22?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $269, ahead of PSA 10 at $207. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Elektra #22 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 Elektra #22 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Elektra #22 breaks even when it gems about 16% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $22.00).
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