Is Silver Surfer #133 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Silver Surfer #133 sells for $125 against $4.74 raw: a $120 spread, 26× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($31.01) 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)
- $4.74
- PSA 10
- $125
- PSA 9
- $31.01
- Gem premium
- 26×
- 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 | $125 | +$95.26 | +$70.26 | −$29.74 |
| PSA 9 | $31.01 | +$1.27 | −$23.73 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $15.25 | −$14.49 | −$39.49 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $4.74 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% | $54.51 | −$0.23 |
| 50% | $78.00 | +$23.27 |
| 75% | $102 | +$46.76 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 25%. 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 | $163 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $125 | −$38.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $75.00 | −$88.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $75.00 | −$88.00 | 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 | $125 | $75.00 | $163 | $75.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $34.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $31.01 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $15.25 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $10.50 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Silver Surfer #133 — FAQ
Is Silver Surfer #133 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Silver Surfer #133 sells for $125 against $4.74 raw: a $120 spread, 26× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($31.01) 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 Silver Surfer #133 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Silver Surfer #133 (Marvel 1995 Metal) sells for about $125 versus $4.74 for a raw near-mint copy — a 26× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Silver Surfer #133?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $163, ahead of PSA 10 at $125. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Silver Surfer #133 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 Silver Surfer #133 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Silver Surfer #133 breaks even when it gems about 25% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $31.01).
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