Is Dr. Doom #26 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Dr. Doom #26 sells for $227 against $2.51 raw: a $224 spread, 90× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.19) 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)
- $2.51
- PSA 10
- $227
- PSA 9
- $30.19
- Gem premium
- 90×
- 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 | $227 | +$199 | +$174 | +$74.49 |
| PSA 9 | $30.19 | +$2.68 | −$22.32 | −$122 |
| PSA 8 | $20.97 | −$6.54 | −$31.54 | −$132 |
Net = sale price − $2.51 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% | $79.39 | +$26.88 |
| 50% | $129 | +$76.08 |
| 75% | $178 | +$125 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 11%. 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 | $295 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $227 | −$68.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $136 | −$159 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $125 | −$170 | 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 | $227 | $125 | $295 | $136 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $40.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $30.19 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $20.97 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $10.68 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Dr. Doom #26 — FAQ
Is Dr. Doom #26 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dr. Doom #26 sells for $227 against $2.51 raw: a $224 spread, 90× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.19) 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. Doom #26 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dr. Doom #26 (Marvel 1992 Masterpieces) sells for about $227 versus $2.51 for a raw near-mint copy — a 90× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dr. Doom #26?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $295, ahead of PSA 10 at $227. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dr. Doom #26 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. Doom #26 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Dr. Doom #26 breaks even when it gems about 11% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $30.19).
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