Is Magneto vs. Wolverine #134 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 91× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Magneto vs. Wolverine #134 sells for $140 against $1.55 raw: a $139 spread, 91× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($12.50) 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)
- $1.55
- PSA 10
- $140
- PSA 9
- $12.50
- Gem premium
- 91×
- 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 | $140 | +$114 | +$88.90 | −$11.10 |
| PSA 9 | $12.50 | −$14.05 | −$39.05 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $0.99 | −$25.56 | −$50.56 | −$151 |
Net = sale price − $1.55 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% | $44.49 | −$7.06 |
| 50% | $76.47 | +$24.92 |
| 75% | $108 | +$56.91 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 31%. 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 | $183 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $140 | −$42.55 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $84.00 | −$99.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $84.00 | −$99.00 | 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 | $140 | $84.00 | $183 | $84.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $14.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $12.50 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $0.99 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Magneto vs. Wolverine #134 — FAQ
Is Magneto vs. Wolverine #134 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Magneto vs. Wolverine #134 sells for $140 against $1.55 raw: a $139 spread, 91× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($12.50) 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 Magneto vs. Wolverine #134 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Magneto vs. Wolverine #134 (Marvel 1995 Ultra X-Men) sells for about $140 versus $1.55 for a raw near-mint copy — a 91× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Magneto vs. Wolverine #134?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $183, ahead of PSA 10 at $140. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Magneto vs. Wolverine #134 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 Magneto vs. Wolverine #134 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Magneto vs. Wolverine #134 breaks even when it gems about 31% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $12.50).
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