Is Colossus [Copper] #3 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Colossus [Copper] #3 brings $52.23 versus $19.39 raw — a $32.84 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
- Raw (NM)
- $19.39
- PSA 10
- $52.23
- Gem premium
- 2.7×
- 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 | $52.23 | +$7.84 | −$17.16 | −$117 |
Net = sale price − $19.39 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $68.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $52.23 | −$15.77 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $31.00 | −$37.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $31.00 | −$37.00 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $52.23 | $31.00 | $68.00 | $31.00 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Colossus [Copper] #3 — FAQ
Is Colossus [Copper] #3 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Colossus [Copper] #3 brings $52.23 versus $19.39 raw — a $32.84 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
How much is a PSA 10 Colossus [Copper] #3 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Colossus [Copper] #3 (Marvel 2021 X-Men Metal Universe Planet Metal) sells for about $52.23 versus $19.39 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.7× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Colossus [Copper] #3?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $68.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $52.23. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Colossus [Copper] #3 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.
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