Is Mystique #62 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Mystique #62 sells for $53.85 against $1.77 raw: a $52.08 spread, 30× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($27.33) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.77
- PSA 10
- $53.85
- PSA 9
- $27.33
- Gem premium
- 30×
- 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 | $53.85 | +$27.08 | +$2.08 | −$97.92 |
| PSA 9 | $27.33 | +$0.56 | −$24.44 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $4.51 | −$22.26 | −$47.26 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $1.77 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% | $33.96 | −$17.81 |
| 50% | $40.59 | −$11.18 |
| 75% | $47.22 | −$4.55 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 92%. 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 | $70.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $53.85 | −$16.15 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $32.00 | −$38.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $32.00 | −$38.00 | 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 | $53.85 | $32.00 | $70.00 | $32.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $30.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $27.33 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $4.51 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Mystique #62 — FAQ
Is Mystique #62 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mystique #62 sells for $53.85 against $1.77 raw: a $52.08 spread, 30× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($27.33) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Mystique #62 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mystique #62 (Marvel 1994 Ultra X-Men) sells for about $53.85 versus $1.77 for a raw near-mint copy — a 30× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mystique #62?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $70.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $53.85. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mystique #62 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 Mystique #62 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Mystique #62 breaks even when it gems about 92% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $27.33).
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