Is Elektra #34 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
PSA 10 copies of Elektra #34 sell for $16.50, only $15.01 above the $1.49 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($12.97) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.49
- PSA 10
- $16.50
- PSA 9
- $12.97
- Gem premium
- 11×
- 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 | $16.50 | −$9.99 | −$34.99 | −$135 |
| PSA 9 | $12.97 | −$13.52 | −$38.52 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $4.87 | −$21.62 | −$46.62 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $1.49 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% | $13.85 | −$37.64 |
| 50% | $14.73 | −$36.76 |
| 75% | $15.62 | −$35.87 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $22.50 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $21.00 | −$1.50 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $16.50 | −$6.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $10.00 | −$12.50 | 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 Elektra #34 — FAQ
Is Elektra #34 worth grading?
PSA 10 copies of Elektra #34 sell for $16.50, only $15.01 above the $1.49 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($12.97) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
How much is a PSA 10 Elektra #34 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Elektra #34 (Marvel 1994 Masterpieces) sells for about $16.50 versus $1.49 for a raw near-mint copy — a 11× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Elektra #34?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $22.50, ahead of BGS 10 at $21.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Elektra #34 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.
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