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Is Wolverine [Autograph] #2 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Wolverine [Autograph] #2 brings $2,112 versus $1,925 raw — a $187 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($1,760) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $1,925
- PSA 10
- $2,112
- PSA 9
- $1,760
- Gem premium
- 1.1×
- 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 | $2,112 | +$162 | +$137 | +$36.75 |
| PSA 9 | $1,760 | −$190 | −$215 | −$315 |
| PSA 8 | $1,600 | −$350 | −$375 | −$475 |
Net = sale price − $1,925 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% | $1,848 | −$127 |
| 50% | $1,936 | −$39.25 |
| 75% | $2,024 | +$48.75 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 61%. 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 | $2,746 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $2,112 | −$634 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $1,267 | −$1,479 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $180 | −$2,566 | 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 Wolverine [Autograph] #2 — FAQ
Is Wolverine [Autograph] #2 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Wolverine [Autograph] #2 brings $2,112 versus $1,925 raw — a $187 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($1,760) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Wolverine [Autograph] #2 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Wolverine [Autograph] #2 (Marvel 1992 X-Men Series 1) sells for about $2,112 versus $1,925 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.1× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Wolverine [Autograph] #2?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $2,746, ahead of PSA 10 at $2,112. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Wolverine [Autograph] #2 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 Wolverine [Autograph] #2 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Wolverine [Autograph] #2 breaks even when it gems about 61% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $1,760).
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