Is DR. Doom #128 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 DR. Doom #128 sells for $127 against $3.66 raw: a $123 spread, 35× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($43.00) 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)
- $3.66
- PSA 10
- $127
- PSA 9
- $43.00
- Gem premium
- 35×
- 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 | $127 | +$98.13 | +$73.13 | −$26.87 |
| PSA 9 | $43.00 | +$14.34 | −$10.66 | −$111 |
| PSA 8 | $38.87 | +$10.21 | −$14.79 | −$115 |
Net = sale price − $3.66 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% | $63.95 | +$10.29 |
| 50% | $84.90 | +$31.24 |
| 75% | $106 | +$52.18 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 13%. 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 | $165 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $127 | −$38.21 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $76.20 | −$88.80 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $76.00 | −$89.00 | 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 | $127 | $76.20 | $165 | $76.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $47.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $43.00 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $38.87 |
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Full set checklist →Grading DR. Doom #128 — FAQ
Is DR. Doom #128 worth grading?
A PSA 10 DR. Doom #128 sells for $127 against $3.66 raw: a $123 spread, 35× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($43.00) 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 DR. Doom #128 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 DR. Doom #128 (Marvel 1995 Metal) sells for about $127 versus $3.66 for a raw near-mint copy — a 35× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for DR. Doom #128?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $165, ahead of PSA 10 at $127. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does DR. Doom #128 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 DR. Doom #128 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting DR. Doom #128 breaks even when it gems about 13% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $43.00).
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