Is Gambit #XH-3 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Gambit #XH-3 sells for $10,099 against $7.50 raw: a $10,092 spread, 1347× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($115) 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)
- $7.50
- PSA 10
- $10,099
- PSA 9
- $115
- Gem premium
- 1347×
- As of
- Sep 27, 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 | $10,099 | +$10,067 | +$10,042 | +$9,942 |
| PSA 9 | $115 | +$82.49 | +$57.49 | −$42.51 |
| PSA 8 | $30.45 | −$2.05 | −$27.05 | −$127 |
Net = sale price − $7.50 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% | $2,611 | +$2,553 |
| 50% | $5,107 | +$5,049 |
| 75% | $7,603 | +$7,545 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $13,129 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $10,099 | −$3,030 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $6,059 | −$7,070 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $6,059 | −$7,070 | 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 Gambit #XH-3 — FAQ
Is Gambit #XH-3 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Gambit #XH-3 sells for $10,099 against $7.50 raw: a $10,092 spread, 1347× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($115) 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 Gambit #XH-3 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Gambit #XH-3 (Marvel 1992 X-Men Series 1 Hologram) sells for about $10,099 versus $7.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1347× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Gambit #XH-3?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $13,129, ahead of PSA 10 at $10,099. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Gambit #XH-3 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.
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