Is Gambit #17 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Gambit #17 sells for $261 against $33.50 raw: a $228 spread, 7.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($65.00) 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)
- $33.50
- PSA 10
- $261
- PSA 9
- $65.00
- Gem premium
- 7.8×
- 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 | $261 | +$203 | +$178 | +$77.50 |
| PSA 9 | $65.00 | +$6.50 | −$18.50 | −$119 |
| PSA 8 | $24.75 | −$33.75 | −$58.75 | −$159 |
Net = sale price − $33.50 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% | $114 | +$30.50 |
| 50% | $163 | +$79.50 |
| 75% | $212 | +$129 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 9%. 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 | $339 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $261 | −$78.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $157 | −$182 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $157 | −$182 | 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 | $261 | $157 | $339 | $157 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $256 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $65.00 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $24.75 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Gambit #17 — FAQ
Is Gambit #17 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Gambit #17 sells for $261 against $33.50 raw: a $228 spread, 7.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($65.00) 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 Gambit #17 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Gambit #17 (Marvel 2015 Fleer Retro Metal) sells for about $261 versus $33.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.8× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Gambit #17?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $339, ahead of PSA 10 at $261. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Gambit #17 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 Gambit #17 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Gambit #17 breaks even when it gems about 9% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $65.00).
Is your Marvel card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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