Is Apocalypse #82 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Apocalypse #82 brings $35.33 versus $1.90 raw — a $33.43 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($11.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.90
- PSA 10
- $35.33
- PSA 9
- $11.50
- Gem premium
- 19×
- 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 | $35.33 | +$8.43 | −$16.57 | −$117 |
| PSA 9 | $11.50 | −$15.40 | −$40.40 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $6.43 | −$20.47 | −$45.47 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $1.90 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% | $17.46 | −$34.44 |
| 50% | $23.41 | −$28.48 |
| 75% | $29.37 | −$22.53 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $50.52 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $46.00 | −$4.52 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $35.33 | −$15.19 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $21.00 | −$29.52 | 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 | $35.33 | $50.52 | $46.00 | $21.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $13.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $11.50 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $6.43 |
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Is Apocalypse #82 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Apocalypse #82 brings $35.33 versus $1.90 raw — a $33.43 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($11.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Apocalypse #82 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Apocalypse #82 (Marvel 1995 Metal) sells for about $35.33 versus $1.90 for a raw near-mint copy — a 19× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Apocalypse #82?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $50.52, ahead of BGS 10 at $46.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Apocalypse #82 need for a CGC 10?
CGC publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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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