Is Domino #11 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 6.9× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Domino #11 sells for $220 against $31.83 raw: a $188 spread, 6.9× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($50.50) 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)
- $31.83
- PSA 10
- $220
- PSA 9
- $50.50
- Gem premium
- 6.9×
- 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 | $220 | +$163 | +$138 | +$38.17 |
| PSA 9 | $50.50 | −$6.33 | −$31.33 | −$131 |
| PSA 8 | $48.55 | −$8.28 | −$33.28 | −$133 |
Net = sale price − $31.83 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% | $92.88 | +$11.05 |
| 50% | $135 | +$53.42 |
| 75% | $178 | +$95.80 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 18%. 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 | $286 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $220 | −$66.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $132 | −$154 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $86.28 | −$200 | 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 Domino #11 — FAQ
Is Domino #11 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Domino #11 sells for $220 against $31.83 raw: a $188 spread, 6.9× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($50.50) 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 Domino #11 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Domino #11 (Marvel 1996 Masterpieces) sells for about $220 versus $31.83 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.9× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Domino #11?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $286, ahead of PSA 10 at $220. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Domino #11 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 Domino #11 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Domino #11 breaks even when it gems about 18% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $50.50).
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