Is Xi'an #S8 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 33× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Xi'an #S8 sells for $331 against $9.99 raw: a $321 spread, 33× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($19.79) 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)
- $9.99
- PSA 10
- $331
- PSA 9
- $19.79
- Gem premium
- 33×
- 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 | $331 | +$296 | +$271 | +$171 |
| PSA 9 | $19.79 | −$15.20 | −$40.20 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $5.00 | −$29.99 | −$54.99 | −$155 |
Net = sale price − $9.99 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% | $97.51 | +$37.52 |
| 50% | $175 | +$115 |
| 75% | $253 | +$193 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 13%. 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 | $430 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $331 | −$99.33 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $198 | −$232 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $150 | −$280 | 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 | $331 | $150 | $430 | $198 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $22.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $19.79 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $5.00 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $2.22 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Xi'an #S8 — FAQ
Is Xi'an #S8 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Xi'an #S8 sells for $331 against $9.99 raw: a $321 spread, 33× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($19.79) 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 Xi'an #S8 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Xi'an #S8 (Marvel 1993 Masterpieces X-Men 2099 Dyna-Etch) sells for about $331 versus $9.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 33× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Xi'an #S8?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $430, ahead of PSA 10 at $331. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Xi'an #S8 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 Xi'an #S8 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Xi'an #S8 breaks even when it gems about 13% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $19.79).
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