Is Shadowcat #117 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Shadowcat #117 brings $40.00 versus $1.88 raw — a $38.12 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($19.37) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.88
- PSA 10
- $40.00
- PSA 9
- $19.37
- Gem premium
- 21×
- 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 | $40.00 | +$13.12 | −$11.88 | −$112 |
| PSA 9 | $19.37 | −$7.51 | −$32.51 | −$133 |
Net = sale price − $1.88 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% | $24.53 | −$27.35 |
| 50% | $29.69 | −$22.19 |
| 75% | $34.84 | −$17.04 |
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 | $52.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $40.00 | −$12.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $24.00 | −$28.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $24.00 | −$28.00 | 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 | $40.00 | $24.00 | $52.00 | $24.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $20.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $19.37 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Shadowcat #117 — FAQ
Is Shadowcat #117 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Shadowcat #117 brings $40.00 versus $1.88 raw — a $38.12 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($19.37) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Shadowcat #117 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Shadowcat #117 (Marvel 1995 Metal) sells for about $40.00 versus $1.88 for a raw near-mint copy — a 21× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Shadowcat #117?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $52.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $40.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Shadowcat #117 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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