Is Jean Grey #24 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 56× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Jean Grey #24 sells for $100 against $1.77 raw: a $98.23 spread, 56× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($24.95) 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)
- $1.77
- PSA 10
- $100
- PSA 9
- $24.95
- Gem premium
- 56×
- 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 | $100 | +$73.23 | +$48.23 | −$51.77 |
| PSA 9 | $24.95 | −$1.82 | −$26.82 | −$127 |
| PSA 8 | $4.99 | −$21.78 | −$46.78 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $1.77 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% | $43.71 | −$8.06 |
| 50% | $62.48 | +$10.70 |
| 75% | $81.24 | +$29.47 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 36%. 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 | $130 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $100 | −$30.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $60.00 | −$70.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $60.00 | −$70.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $100 | $60.00 | $130 | $60.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $27.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $24.95 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $4.99 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Jean Grey #24 — FAQ
Is Jean Grey #24 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jean Grey #24 sells for $100 against $1.77 raw: a $98.23 spread, 56× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($24.95) 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 Jean Grey #24 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jean Grey #24 (Marvel 1992 X-Men Series 1) sells for about $100 versus $1.77 for a raw near-mint copy — a 56× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jean Grey #24?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $130, ahead of PSA 10 at $100. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jean Grey #24 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 Jean Grey #24 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Jean Grey #24 breaks even when it gems about 36% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $24.95).
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