Is Dr. Strange #24 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Dr. Strange #24 sells for $320 against $1.44 raw: a $319 spread, 222× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.00) 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)
- $1.44
- PSA 10
- $320
- PSA 9
- $30.00
- Gem premium
- 222×
- 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 | $320 | +$294 | +$269 | +$169 |
| PSA 9 | $30.00 | +$3.56 | −$21.44 | −$121 |
| PSA 8 | $19.00 | −$7.44 | −$32.44 | −$132 |
Net = sale price − $1.44 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% | $103 | +$51.06 |
| 50% | $175 | +$124 |
| 75% | $248 | +$196 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 7%. 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 | $416 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $320 | −$96.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $192 | −$224 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $192 | −$224 | 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 Dr. Strange #24 — FAQ
Is Dr. Strange #24 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dr. Strange #24 sells for $320 against $1.44 raw: a $319 spread, 222× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.00) 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 Dr. Strange #24 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dr. Strange #24 (Marvel 1992 Masterpieces) sells for about $320 versus $1.44 for a raw near-mint copy — a 222× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dr. Strange #24?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $416, ahead of PSA 10 at $320. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dr. Strange #24 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 Dr. Strange #24 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Dr. Strange #24 breaks even when it gems about 7% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $30.00).
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