Is Venom #51 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Venom #51 sells for $1,009 against $81.25 raw: a $928 spread, 12× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($123) 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)
- $81.25
- PSA 10
- $1,009
- PSA 9
- $123
- Gem premium
- 12×
- 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 | $1,009 | +$903 | +$878 | +$778 |
| PSA 9 | $123 | +$16.75 | −$8.25 | −$108 |
| PSA 8 | $112 | +$5.27 | −$19.73 | −$120 |
Net = sale price − $81.25 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% | $345 | +$213 |
| 50% | $566 | +$435 |
| 75% | $788 | +$656 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 1%. 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 | $1,312 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $1,009 | −$303 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $606 | −$706 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $606 | −$706 | 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 | $1,009 | $606 | $1,312 | $606 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $201 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $123 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $112 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $57.50 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Venom #51 — FAQ
Is Venom #51 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Venom #51 sells for $1,009 against $81.25 raw: a $928 spread, 12× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($123) 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 Venom #51 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Venom #51 (Marvel 1996 Masterpieces) sells for about $1,009 versus $81.25 for a raw near-mint copy — a 12× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Venom #51?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $1,312, ahead of PSA 10 at $1,009. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Venom #51 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 Venom #51 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Venom #51 breaks even when it gems about 1% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $123).
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