Is Cyclops #1 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 33× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Cyclops #1 sells for $95.42 against $2.90 raw: a $92.52 spread, 33× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($26.28) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.90
- PSA 10
- $95.42
- PSA 9
- $26.28
- Gem premium
- 33×
- 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 | $95.42 | +$67.52 | +$42.52 | −$57.48 |
| PSA 9 | $26.28 | −$1.62 | −$26.62 | −$127 |
Net = sale price − $2.90 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% | $43.56 | −$9.34 |
| 50% | $60.85 | +$7.95 |
| 75% | $78.13 | +$25.23 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 39%. 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 | $124 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $95.42 | −$28.58 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $57.00 | −$67.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $57.00 | −$67.00 | 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 | $95.42 | $57.00 | $124 | $57.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $29.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $26.28 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $5.00 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Cyclops #1 — FAQ
Is Cyclops #1 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Cyclops #1 sells for $95.42 against $2.90 raw: a $92.52 spread, 33× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($26.28) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Cyclops #1 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Cyclops #1 (Marvel 1994 Ultra X-Men) sells for about $95.42 versus $2.90 for a raw near-mint copy — a 33× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Cyclops #1?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $124, ahead of PSA 10 at $95.42. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Cyclops #1 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 Cyclops #1 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Cyclops #1 breaks even when it gems about 39% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $26.28).
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