Is Domino [Mutant Genesis] worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 67× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Domino [Mutant Genesis] sells for $130 against $1.94 raw: a $128 spread, 67× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($15.08) 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)
- $1.94
- PSA 10
- $130
- PSA 9
- $15.08
- Gem premium
- 67×
- 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 | $130 | +$103 | +$78.05 | −$21.95 |
| PSA 9 | $15.08 | −$11.86 | −$36.86 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $0.99 | −$25.95 | −$50.95 | −$151 |
Net = sale price − $1.94 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% | $43.81 | −$8.13 |
| 50% | $72.54 | +$20.60 |
| 75% | $101 | +$49.32 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 32%. 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 | $169 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $130 | −$39.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $78.00 | −$91.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $78.00 | −$91.00 | 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 | $130 | $78.00 | $169 | $78.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $17.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $15.08 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $0.99 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Domino [Mutant Genesis] — FAQ
Is Domino [Mutant Genesis] worth grading?
A PSA 10 Domino [Mutant Genesis] sells for $130 against $1.94 raw: a $128 spread, 67× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($15.08) 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 Domino [Mutant Genesis] worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Domino [Mutant Genesis] (Marvel 1994 Flair) sells for about $130 versus $1.94 for a raw near-mint copy — a 67× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Domino [Mutant Genesis]?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $169, ahead of PSA 10 at $130. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Domino [Mutant Genesis] 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 Domino [Mutant Genesis] break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Domino [Mutant Genesis] breaks even when it gems about 32% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $15.08).
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