Is Storm #10 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 16× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Storm #10 sells for $52.88 against $3.30 raw: a $49.58 spread, 16× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($8.25) 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)
- $3.30
- PSA 10
- $52.88
- PSA 9
- $8.25
- Gem premium
- 16×
- 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 | $52.88 | +$24.58 | −$0.42 | −$100 |
| PSA 9 | $8.25 | −$20.05 | −$45.05 | −$145 |
| PSA 8 | $4.13 | −$24.17 | −$49.17 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $3.30 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% | $19.41 | −$33.89 |
| 50% | $30.57 | −$22.73 |
| 75% | $41.72 | −$11.58 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $69.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $52.88 | −$16.12 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $32.00 | −$37.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $25.00 | −$44.00 | 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 Storm #10 — FAQ
Is Storm #10 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Storm #10 sells for $52.88 against $3.30 raw: a $49.58 spread, 16× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($8.25) 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 Storm #10 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Storm #10 (Marvel 1993 Masterpieces) sells for about $52.88 versus $3.30 for a raw near-mint copy — a 16× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Storm #10?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $69.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $52.88. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Storm #10 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.
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