Is Black Panther #2 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Black Panther #2 brings $315 versus $138 raw — a $177 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($57.60) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $138
- PSA 10
- $315
- PSA 9
- $57.60
- Gem premium
- 2.3×
- 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 | $315 | +$152 | +$127 | +$27.49 |
| PSA 9 | $57.60 | −$105 | −$130 | −$230 |
| PSA 8 | $57.00 | −$106 | −$131 | −$231 |
Net = sale price − $138 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% | $122 | −$65.56 |
| 50% | $186 | −$1.21 |
| 75% | $251 | +$63.14 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 50%. 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 | $410 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $315 | −$95.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $189 | −$221 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $189 | −$221 | 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 | $315 | $189 | $410 | $189 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $63.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $57.60 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $57.00 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Black Panther #2 — FAQ
Is Black Panther #2 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Black Panther #2 brings $315 versus $138 raw — a $177 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($57.60) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Black Panther #2 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Black Panther #2 (Marvel 2022 Ultra Avengers Jambalaya) sells for about $315 versus $138 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.3× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Black Panther #2?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $410, ahead of PSA 10 at $315. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Black Panther #2 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 Black Panther #2 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Black Panther #2 breaks even when it gems about 50% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $57.60).
Is your Marvel card centered well enough to grade?
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