Is Hulk #32 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Hulk #32 sells for $452 against $3.05 raw: a $449 spread, 148× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($42.56) 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)
- $3.05
- PSA 10
- $452
- PSA 9
- $42.56
- Gem premium
- 148×
- 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 | $452 | +$424 | +$399 | +$299 |
| PSA 9 | $42.56 | +$14.51 | −$10.49 | −$110 |
| PSA 8 | $23.25 | −$4.80 | −$29.80 | −$130 |
Net = sale price − $3.05 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% | $145 | +$91.85 |
| 50% | $247 | +$194 |
| 75% | $350 | +$297 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 3%. 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 | $588 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $452 | −$136 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $271 | −$317 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $271 | −$317 | 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 | $452 | $271 | $588 | $271 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $60.66 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $42.56 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $23.25 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $14.83 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Hulk #32 — FAQ
Is Hulk #32 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Hulk #32 sells for $452 against $3.05 raw: a $449 spread, 148× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($42.56) 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 Hulk #32 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Hulk #32 (Marvel 1992 Masterpieces) sells for about $452 versus $3.05 for a raw near-mint copy — a 148× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Hulk #32?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $588, ahead of PSA 10 at $452. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Hulk #32 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 Hulk #32 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Hulk #32 breaks even when it gems about 3% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $42.56).
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