Is Psylocke #12 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Psylocke #12 sells for $247 against $3.95 raw: a $243 spread, 63× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($47.00) 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)
- $3.95
- PSA 10
- $247
- PSA 9
- $47.00
- Gem premium
- 63×
- 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 | $247 | +$218 | +$193 | +$93.36 |
| PSA 9 | $47.00 | +$18.05 | −$6.95 | −$107 |
| PSA 8 | $42.40 | +$13.45 | −$11.55 | −$112 |
Net = sale price − $3.95 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% | $97.08 | +$43.13 |
| 50% | $147 | +$93.21 |
| 75% | $197 | +$143 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 3%. 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 | $322 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $247 | −$74.69 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $148 | −$174 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $148 | −$174 | 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 | $247 | $148 | $322 | $148 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $52.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $47.00 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $42.40 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $6.38 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Psylocke #12 — FAQ
Is Psylocke #12 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Psylocke #12 sells for $247 against $3.95 raw: a $243 spread, 63× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($47.00) 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 Psylocke #12 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Psylocke #12 (Marvel 1992 X-Men Series 1) sells for about $247 versus $3.95 for a raw near-mint copy — a 63× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Psylocke #12?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $322, ahead of PSA 10 at $247. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Psylocke #12 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 Psylocke #12 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Psylocke #12 breaks even when it gems about 3% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $47.00).
Is your Marvel card centered well enough to grade?
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