Is Gambit [Silver] #4 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Gambit [Silver] #4 sells for $230 against $8.11 raw: a $222 spread, 28× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($48.77) 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)
- $8.11
- PSA 10
- $230
- PSA 9
- $48.77
- Gem premium
- 28×
- 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 | $230 | +$197 | +$172 | +$71.88 |
| PSA 9 | $48.77 | +$15.66 | −$9.34 | −$109 |
| PSA 8 | $17.99 | −$15.12 | −$40.12 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $8.11 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% | $94.08 | +$35.97 |
| 50% | $139 | +$81.27 |
| 75% | $185 | +$127 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 5%. 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 | $299 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $230 | −$69.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $138 | −$161 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $138 | −$161 | 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 | $230 | $138 | $299 | $138 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $54.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $48.77 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $17.99 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $6.50 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Gambit [Silver] #4 — FAQ
Is Gambit [Silver] #4 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Gambit [Silver] #4 sells for $230 against $8.11 raw: a $222 spread, 28× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($48.77) 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 Gambit [Silver] #4 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Gambit [Silver] #4 (Marvel 1994 Universe Powerblast) sells for about $230 versus $8.11 for a raw near-mint copy — a 28× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Gambit [Silver] #4?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $299, ahead of PSA 10 at $230. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Gambit [Silver] #4 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 Gambit [Silver] #4 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Gambit [Silver] #4 breaks even when it gems about 5% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $48.77).
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