Is Thor [Grandiose] #189 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 252× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Thor [Grandiose] #189 sells for $1,000 against $3.97 raw: a $996 spread, 252× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.97
- PSA 10
- $1,000
- Gem premium
- 252×
- 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 | $1,000 | +$971 | +$946 | +$846 |
| PSA 8 | $11.05 | −$17.92 | −$42.92 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $3.97 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $1,300 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $1,000 | −$300 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $600 | −$700 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $600 | −$700 | 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 | $1,000 | $600 | $1,300 | $600 | — |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $11.05 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Thor [Grandiose] #189 — FAQ
Is Thor [Grandiose] #189 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Thor [Grandiose] #189 sells for $1,000 against $3.97 raw: a $996 spread, 252× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Thor [Grandiose] #189 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Thor [Grandiose] #189 (Marvel 2022 Metal Universe Spider-Man) sells for about $1,000 versus $3.97 for a raw near-mint copy — a 252× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Thor [Grandiose] #189?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $1,300, ahead of PSA 10 at $1,000. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Thor [Grandiose] #189 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.
Is your Marvel card centered well enough to grade?
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