Is Adam Warlock #23 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Adam Warlock #23 brings $37.00 versus $5.66 raw — a $31.34 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($26.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $5.66
- PSA 10
- $37.00
- PSA 9
- $26.00
- Gem premium
- 6.5×
- As of
- Sep 27, 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 | $37.00 | +$6.34 | −$18.66 | −$119 |
| PSA 9 | $26.00 | −$4.66 | −$29.66 | −$130 |
| PSA 8 | $8.50 | −$22.16 | −$47.16 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $5.66 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% | $28.75 | −$26.91 |
| 50% | $31.50 | −$24.16 |
| 75% | $34.25 | −$21.41 |
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 | $48.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $37.00 | −$11.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $22.00 | −$26.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $22.00 | −$26.00 | 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.
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Grading Adam Warlock #23 — FAQ
Is Adam Warlock #23 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Adam Warlock #23 brings $37.00 versus $5.66 raw — a $31.34 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($26.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Adam Warlock #23 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Adam Warlock #23 (Marvel 2016 Masterpieces) sells for about $37.00 versus $5.66 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.5× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Adam Warlock #23?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $48.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $37.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Adam Warlock #23 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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