Is Deadpool #28 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 33× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Deadpool #28 sells for $100 against $2.99 raw: a $97.01 spread, 33× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($21.89) 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)
- $2.99
- PSA 10
- $100
- PSA 9
- $21.89
- Gem premium
- 33×
- 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 | $100 | +$72.01 | +$47.01 | −$52.99 |
| PSA 9 | $21.89 | −$6.10 | −$31.10 | −$131 |
| PSA 8 | $11.19 | −$16.80 | −$41.80 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $2.99 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% | $41.42 | −$11.57 |
| 50% | $60.95 | +$7.95 |
| 75% | $80.47 | +$27.48 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $135 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $130 | −$5.00 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $100 | −$35.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $60.00 | −$75.00 | 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 Deadpool #28 — FAQ
Is Deadpool #28 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Deadpool #28 sells for $100 against $2.99 raw: a $97.01 spread, 33× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($21.89) 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 Deadpool #28 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Deadpool #28 (Marvel 1994 Masterpieces) sells for about $100 versus $2.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 33× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Deadpool #28?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $135, ahead of BGS 10 at $130. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Deadpool #28 need for a CGC 10?
CGC publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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 Deadpool #28 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Deadpool #28 breaks even when it gems about 40% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $21.89).
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