Is Hulk [Emotion Signature] #41 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 10.0× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Hulk [Emotion Signature] #41 sells for $44.85 against $4.49 raw: a $40.36 spread, 10.0× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($21.33) 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)
- $4.49
- PSA 10
- $44.85
- PSA 9
- $21.33
- Gem premium
- 10.0×
- 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 | $44.85 | +$15.36 | −$9.64 | −$110 |
| PSA 9 | $21.33 | −$8.16 | −$33.16 | −$133 |
Net = sale price − $4.49 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% | $27.21 | −$27.28 |
| 50% | $33.09 | −$21.40 |
| 75% | $38.97 | −$15.52 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $58.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $44.85 | −$13.15 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $27.00 | −$31.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $27.00 | −$31.00 | 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 | $44.85 | $27.00 | $58.00 | $27.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $23.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $21.33 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Hulk [Emotion Signature] #41 — FAQ
Is Hulk [Emotion Signature] #41 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Hulk [Emotion Signature] #41 sells for $44.85 against $4.49 raw: a $40.36 spread, 10.0× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($21.33) 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 Hulk [Emotion Signature] #41 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Hulk [Emotion Signature] #41 (Marvel 1995 Masterpieces) sells for about $44.85 versus $4.49 for a raw near-mint copy — a 10.0× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Hulk [Emotion Signature] #41?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $58.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $44.85. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Hulk [Emotion Signature] #41 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.
Is your Marvel card centered well enough to grade?
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