Is DR. Doom [Silver Flasher] #128 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 DR. Doom [Silver Flasher] #128 sells for $145 against $9.97 raw: a $135 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($35.90) 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)
- $9.97
- PSA 10
- $145
- PSA 9
- $35.90
- Gem premium
- 15×
- 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 | $145 | +$110 | +$84.95 | −$15.05 |
| PSA 9 | $35.90 | +$0.93 | −$24.07 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $6.50 | −$28.47 | −$53.47 | −$153 |
Net = sale price − $9.97 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% | $63.15 | +$3.18 |
| 50% | $90.41 | +$30.44 |
| 75% | $118 | +$57.69 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 22%. 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 | $188 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $145 | −$43.08 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $87.00 | −$101 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $87.00 | −$101 | 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 | $145 | $87.00 | $188 | $87.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $39.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $35.90 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $6.50 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $5.00 |
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Full set checklist →Grading DR. Doom [Silver Flasher] #128 — FAQ
Is DR. Doom [Silver Flasher] #128 worth grading?
A PSA 10 DR. Doom [Silver Flasher] #128 sells for $145 against $9.97 raw: a $135 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($35.90) 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 [Silver Flasher] #128 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 DR. Doom [Silver Flasher] #128 (Marvel 1995 Metal) sells for about $145 versus $9.97 for a raw near-mint copy — a 15× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for DR. Doom [Silver Flasher] #128?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $188, ahead of PSA 10 at $145. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does DR. Doom [Silver Flasher] #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 [Silver Flasher] #128 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting DR. Doom [Silver Flasher] #128 breaks even when it gems about 22% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $35.90).
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