Is Galactus #30 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 64× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Galactus #30 sells for $135 against $2.09 raw: a $132 spread, 64× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($25.00) 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)
- $2.09
- PSA 10
- $135
- PSA 9
- $25.00
- Gem premium
- 64×
- 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 | $135 | +$107 | +$82.41 | −$17.59 |
| PSA 9 | $25.00 | −$2.09 | −$27.09 | −$127 |
| PSA 8 | $4.99 | −$22.10 | −$47.10 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $2.09 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% | $52.38 | +$0.28 |
| 50% | $79.75 | +$27.66 |
| 75% | $107 | +$55.03 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 25%. 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 | $175 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $135 | −$40.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $70.00 | −$105 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $50.00 | −$125 | 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 | $135 | $50.00 | $175 | $70.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $28.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $25.00 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $4.99 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $4.00 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Galactus #30 — FAQ
Is Galactus #30 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Galactus #30 sells for $135 against $2.09 raw: a $132 spread, 64× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($25.00) 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 Galactus #30 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Galactus #30 (Marvel 1992 Masterpieces) sells for about $135 versus $2.09 for a raw near-mint copy — a 64× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Galactus #30?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $175, ahead of PSA 10 at $135. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Galactus #30 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 Galactus #30 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Galactus #30 breaks even when it gems about 25% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $25.00).
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