Is Deadpool #57 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 48× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Deadpool #57 sells for $106 against $2.20 raw: a $104 spread, 48× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($22.50) 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)
- $2.20
- PSA 10
- $106
- PSA 9
- $22.50
- Gem premium
- 48×
- 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 | $106 | +$78.80 | +$53.80 | −$46.20 |
| PSA 9 | $22.50 | −$4.70 | −$29.70 | −$130 |
| PSA 8 | $10.50 | −$16.70 | −$41.70 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $2.20 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% | $43.38 | −$8.83 |
| 50% | $64.25 | +$12.05 |
| 75% | $85.13 | +$32.92 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 36%. 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 | $138 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $106 | −$32.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $64.00 | −$74.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $64.00 | −$74.00 | 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 | $106 | $64.00 | $138 | $64.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $25.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $22.50 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $10.50 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $9.08 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Deadpool #57 — FAQ
Is Deadpool #57 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Deadpool #57 sells for $106 against $2.20 raw: a $104 spread, 48× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($22.50) 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 Deadpool #57 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Deadpool #57 (Marvel 1994 Ultra X-Men) sells for about $106 versus $2.20 for a raw near-mint copy — a 48× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Deadpool #57?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $138, ahead of PSA 10 at $106. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Deadpool #57 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 Deadpool #57 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Deadpool #57 breaks even when it gems about 36% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $22.50).
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