Is Wolverine #GB-5 worth grading?
Marvel · Marvel 2021 X-Men Metal Universe Gold Bullion · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Wolverine #GB-5 brings $107 versus $73.10 raw — a $33.48 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($35.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $73.10
- PSA 10
- $107
- PSA 9
- $35.00
- Gem premium
- 1.5×
- 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 | $107 | +$8.48 | −$16.52 | −$117 |
| PSA 9 | $35.00 | −$63.10 | −$88.10 | −$188 |
Net = sale price − $73.10 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% | $52.89 | −$70.20 |
| 50% | $70.79 | −$52.31 |
| 75% | $88.69 | −$34.41 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $139 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $107 | −$32.42 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $64.00 | −$75.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $64.00 | −$75.00 | 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 | $107 | $64.00 | $139 | $64.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $39.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $35.00 |
Run your own numbers
Should I pay this?
Enter the seller’s asking price to see your net outcome per grade.
Other Marvel 2021 X-Men Metal Universe Gold Bullion cards worth checking
Full set checklist →Grading Wolverine #GB-5 — FAQ
Is Wolverine #GB-5 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Wolverine #GB-5 brings $107 versus $73.10 raw — a $33.48 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($35.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Wolverine #GB-5 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Wolverine #GB-5 (Marvel 2021 X-Men Metal Universe Gold Bullion) sells for about $107 versus $73.10 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.5× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Wolverine #GB-5?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $139, ahead of PSA 10 at $107. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Wolverine #GB-5 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.
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.
Check my card free