Is Metalhead #S4 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 46× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Metalhead #S4 sells for $233 against $5.05 raw: a $228 spread, 46× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($22.70) 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)
- $5.05
- PSA 10
- $233
- PSA 9
- $22.70
- Gem premium
- 46×
- 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 | $233 | +$203 | +$178 | +$78.20 |
| PSA 9 | $22.70 | −$7.35 | −$32.35 | −$132 |
| PSA 8 | $9.15 | −$20.90 | −$45.90 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $5.05 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% | $75.34 | +$20.29 |
| 50% | $128 | +$72.92 |
| 75% | $181 | +$126 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 15%. 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 | $303 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $233 | −$69.75 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $140 | −$163 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $140 | −$163 | 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 | $233 | $140 | $303 | $140 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $25.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $22.70 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $9.15 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $5.46 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Metalhead #S4 — FAQ
Is Metalhead #S4 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Metalhead #S4 sells for $233 against $5.05 raw: a $228 spread, 46× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($22.70) 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 Metalhead #S4 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Metalhead #S4 (Marvel 1993 Masterpieces X-Men 2099 Dyna-Etch) sells for about $233 versus $5.05 for a raw near-mint copy — a 46× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Metalhead #S4?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $303, ahead of PSA 10 at $233. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Metalhead #S4 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 Metalhead #S4 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Metalhead #S4 breaks even when it gems about 15% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $22.70).
Is your Marvel card centered well enough to grade?
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