Is Apocalypse #1 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Apocalypse #1 sells for $88.05 against $1.47 raw: a $86.58 spread, 60× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($27.00) 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)
- $1.47
- PSA 10
- $88.05
- PSA 9
- $27.00
- Gem premium
- 60×
- 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 | $88.05 | +$61.58 | +$36.58 | −$63.42 |
| PSA 9 | $27.00 | +$0.53 | −$24.47 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $24.84 | −$1.63 | −$26.63 | −$127 |
Net = sale price − $1.47 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% | $42.26 | −$9.21 |
| 50% | $57.52 | +$6.05 |
| 75% | $72.79 | +$21.32 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 40%. 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 | $114 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $87.97 | −$26.03 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $53.00 | −$61.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $53.00 | −$61.00 | 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 Apocalypse #1 — FAQ
Is Apocalypse #1 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Apocalypse #1 sells for $88.05 against $1.47 raw: a $86.58 spread, 60× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($27.00) 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 Apocalypse #1 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Apocalypse #1 (Marvel 1994 Masterpieces) sells for about $88.05 versus $1.47 for a raw near-mint copy — a 60× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Apocalypse #1?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $114, ahead of PSA 10 at $87.97. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Apocalypse #1 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 Apocalypse #1 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Apocalypse #1 breaks even when it gems about 40% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $27.00).
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