Is Magneto #104 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 25× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Magneto #104 sells for $54.12 against $2.15 raw: a $51.97 spread, 25× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($12.60) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.15
- PSA 10
- $54.12
- PSA 9
- $12.60
- Gem premium
- 25×
- 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 | $54.12 | +$26.97 | +$1.97 | −$98.03 |
| PSA 9 | $12.60 | −$14.55 | −$39.55 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $4.75 | −$22.40 | −$47.40 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $2.15 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% | $22.98 | −$29.17 |
| 50% | $33.36 | −$18.79 |
| 75% | $43.74 | −$8.41 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 95%. 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 | $70.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $54.12 | −$15.88 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $32.00 | −$38.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $32.00 | −$38.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $54.12 | $32.00 | $70.00 | $32.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $14.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $12.60 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $4.75 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Magneto #104 — FAQ
Is Magneto #104 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Magneto #104 sells for $54.12 against $2.15 raw: a $51.97 spread, 25× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($12.60) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Magneto #104 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Magneto #104 (Marvel 1995 Metal) sells for about $54.12 versus $2.15 for a raw near-mint copy — a 25× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Magneto #104?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $70.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $54.12. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Magneto #104 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 Magneto #104 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Magneto #104 breaks even when it gems about 95% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $12.60).
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