Is Wolverine [Promo Hand Cut] worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Wolverine [Promo Hand Cut] sells for $525 against $4.75 raw: a $520 spread, 111× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.85) 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)
- $4.75
- PSA 10
- $525
- PSA 9
- $32.85
- Gem premium
- 111×
- 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 | $525 | +$495 | +$470 | +$370 |
| PSA 9 | $32.85 | +$3.10 | −$21.90 | −$122 |
Net = sale price − $4.75 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% | $156 | +$101 |
| 50% | $279 | +$224 |
| 75% | $402 | +$347 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 4%. 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 | $683 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $525 | −$158 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $315 | −$368 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $315 | −$368 | 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 | $525 | $315 | $683 | $315 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $36.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $32.85 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Wolverine [Promo Hand Cut] — FAQ
Is Wolverine [Promo Hand Cut] worth grading?
A PSA 10 Wolverine [Promo Hand Cut] sells for $525 against $4.75 raw: a $520 spread, 111× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.85) 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 Wolverine [Promo Hand Cut] worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Wolverine [Promo Hand Cut] (Marvel 1995 Metal) sells for about $525 versus $4.75 for a raw near-mint copy — a 111× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Wolverine [Promo Hand Cut]?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $683, ahead of PSA 10 at $525. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Wolverine [Promo Hand Cut] 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 Wolverine [Promo Hand Cut] break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Wolverine [Promo Hand Cut] breaks even when it gems about 4% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $32.85).
Is your Marvel card centered well enough to grade?
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