Is Maximum Carnage #104 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Maximum Carnage #104 sells for $121 against $3.62 raw: a $117 spread, 33× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($36.00) 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)
- $3.62
- PSA 10
- $121
- PSA 9
- $36.00
- Gem premium
- 33×
- 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 | $121 | +$92.35 | +$67.35 | −$32.65 |
| PSA 9 | $36.00 | +$7.38 | −$17.62 | −$118 |
| PSA 8 | $32.93 | +$4.31 | −$20.69 | −$121 |
Net = sale price − $3.62 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% | $57.24 | +$3.62 |
| 50% | $78.48 | +$24.86 |
| 75% | $99.73 | +$46.11 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 21%. 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 | $157 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $121 | −$36.03 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $73.00 | −$84.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $53.09 | −$104 | 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 | $121 | $73.00 | $157 | $53.09 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $40.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $36.00 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $32.93 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $8.50 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Maximum Carnage #104 — FAQ
Is Maximum Carnage #104 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Maximum Carnage #104 sells for $121 against $3.62 raw: a $117 spread, 33× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($36.00) 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 Maximum Carnage #104 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Maximum Carnage #104 (Marvel 1994 Flair) sells for about $121 versus $3.62 for a raw near-mint copy — a 33× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Maximum Carnage #104?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $157, ahead of PSA 10 at $121. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Maximum Carnage #104 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 Maximum Carnage #104 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Maximum Carnage #104 breaks even when it gems about 21% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $36.00).
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