Is Death of Mariko #91 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 23× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Death of Mariko #91 sells for $46.50 against $1.99 raw: a $44.51 spread, 23× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($13.49) 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)
- $1.99
- PSA 10
- $46.50
- PSA 9
- $13.49
- Gem premium
- 23×
- 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 | $46.50 | +$19.51 | −$5.49 | −$105 |
| PSA 9 | $13.49 | −$13.50 | −$38.50 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $1.99 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% | $21.74 | −$30.25 |
| 50% | $30.00 | −$21.99 |
| 75% | $38.25 | −$13.74 |
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 | $60.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $46.50 | −$13.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $28.00 | −$32.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $28.00 | −$32.00 | 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 | $46.50 | $28.00 | $60.00 | $28.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $15.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $13.49 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Death of Mariko #91 — FAQ
Is Death of Mariko #91 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Death of Mariko #91 sells for $46.50 against $1.99 raw: a $44.51 spread, 23× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($13.49) 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 Death of Mariko #91 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Death of Mariko #91 (Marvel 1994 Flair) sells for about $46.50 versus $1.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 23× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Death of Mariko #91?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $60.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $46.50. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Death of Mariko #91 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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