Is Vengeance #78 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Vengeance #78 sells for $323 against $25.89 raw: a $297 spread, 12× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($74.90) 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)
- $25.89
- PSA 10
- $323
- PSA 9
- $74.90
- 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 | $323 | +$272 | +$247 | +$147 |
| PSA 9 | $74.90 | +$24.01 | −$0.99 | −$101 |
| PSA 8 | $50.00 | −$0.89 | −$25.89 | −$126 |
Net = sale price − $25.89 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% | $137 | +$60.98 |
| 50% | $199 | +$123 |
| 75% | $261 | +$185 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 0%. 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 | $420 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $323 | −$97.20 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $194 | −$226 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $194 | −$226 | 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 | $323 | $194 | $420 | $194 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $82.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $74.90 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $50.00 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $25.00 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Vengeance #78 — FAQ
Is Vengeance #78 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Vengeance #78 sells for $323 against $25.89 raw: a $297 spread, 12× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($74.90) 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 Vengeance #78 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Vengeance #78 (Marvel 1996 Masterpieces) sells for about $323 versus $25.89 for a raw near-mint copy — a 12× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Vengeance #78?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $420, ahead of PSA 10 at $323. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Vengeance #78 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 Vengeance #78 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Vengeance #78 breaks even when it gems about 0% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $74.90).
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