Is Thanos #19 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Thanos #19 sells for $108 against $3.31 raw: a $105 spread, 33× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.87) 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)
- $3.31
- PSA 10
- $108
- PSA 9
- $29.87
- 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 | $108 | +$79.99 | +$54.99 | −$45.01 |
| PSA 9 | $29.87 | +$1.56 | −$23.44 | −$123 |
| PSA 8 | $6.62 | −$21.69 | −$46.69 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $3.31 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% | $49.48 | −$3.83 |
| 50% | $69.08 | +$15.77 |
| 75% | $88.69 | +$35.38 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 30%. 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 | $141 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $108 | −$32.70 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $85.00 | −$56.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $45.74 | −$95.26 | 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 | $108 | $45.74 | $141 | $85.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $94.44 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $29.87 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $6.62 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Thanos #19 — FAQ
Is Thanos #19 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Thanos #19 sells for $108 against $3.31 raw: a $105 spread, 33× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.87) 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 Thanos #19 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Thanos #19 (Marvel 1995 Metal) sells for about $108 versus $3.31 for a raw near-mint copy — a 33× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Thanos #19?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $141, ahead of PSA 10 at $108. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Thanos #19 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 Thanos #19 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Thanos #19 breaks even when it gems about 30% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $29.87).
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