Is Nova #83 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 27× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Nova #83 sells for $48.88 against $1.80 raw: a $47.08 spread, 27× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($9.02) 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)
- $1.80
- PSA 10
- $48.88
- PSA 9
- $9.02
- Gem premium
- 27×
- 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 | $48.88 | +$22.08 | −$2.92 | −$103 |
| PSA 9 | $9.02 | −$17.78 | −$42.78 | −$143 |
| PSA 8 | $2.13 | −$24.67 | −$49.67 | −$150 |
Net = sale price − $1.80 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% | $18.98 | −$32.81 |
| 50% | $28.95 | −$22.85 |
| 75% | $38.92 | −$12.88 |
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 | $64.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $48.88 | −$15.12 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $29.00 | −$35.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $29.00 | −$35.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $48.88 | $29.00 | $64.00 | $29.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $10.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $9.02 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $2.13 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Nova #83 — FAQ
Is Nova #83 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Nova #83 sells for $48.88 against $1.80 raw: a $47.08 spread, 27× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($9.02) 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 Nova #83 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Nova #83 (Marvel 1993 Masterpieces) sells for about $48.88 versus $1.80 for a raw near-mint copy — a 27× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Nova #83?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $64.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $48.88. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Nova #83 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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