Is Deadly Enemies #53 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Deadly Enemies #53 sells for $104 against $2.95 raw: a $101 spread, 35× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($87.00) 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)
- $2.95
- PSA 10
- $104
- PSA 9
- $87.00
- Gem premium
- 35×
- 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 | $104 | +$76.05 | +$51.05 | −$48.95 |
| PSA 9 | $87.00 | +$59.05 | +$34.05 | −$65.95 |
| PSA 8 | $79.39 | +$51.44 | +$26.44 | −$73.56 |
Net = sale price − $2.95 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% | $91.25 | +$38.30 |
| 50% | $95.50 | +$42.55 |
| 75% | $99.75 | +$46.80 |
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 | $135 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $104 | −$31.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $89.99 | −$45.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $62.00 | −$73.00 | 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 | $104 | $89.99 | $135 | $62.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $96.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $87.00 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $79.39 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $5.82 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Deadly Enemies #53 — FAQ
Is Deadly Enemies #53 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Deadly Enemies #53 sells for $104 against $2.95 raw: a $101 spread, 35× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($87.00) 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 Deadly Enemies #53 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Deadly Enemies #53 (Marvel 1994 Flair) sells for about $104 versus $2.95 for a raw near-mint copy — a 35× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Deadly Enemies #53?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $135, ahead of PSA 10 at $104. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Deadly Enemies #53 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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