Is Archangel, Psylocke #145 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Archangel, Psylocke #145 sells for $156 against $4.94 raw: a $152 spread, 32× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($45.00) 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)
- $4.94
- PSA 10
- $156
- PSA 9
- $45.00
- Gem premium
- 32×
- 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 | $156 | +$127 | +$102 | +$1.54 |
| PSA 9 | $45.00 | +$15.06 | −$9.94 | −$110 |
| PSA 8 | $27.53 | −$2.41 | −$27.41 | −$127 |
Net = sale price − $4.94 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% | $72.87 | +$17.93 |
| 50% | $101 | +$45.80 |
| 75% | $129 | +$73.67 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 9%. 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 | $203 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $156 | −$46.52 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $94.00 | −$109 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $94.00 | −$109 | 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 | $156 | $94.00 | $203 | $94.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $50.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $45.00 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $27.53 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $10.50 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Archangel, Psylocke #145 — FAQ
Is Archangel, Psylocke #145 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Archangel, Psylocke #145 sells for $156 against $4.94 raw: a $152 spread, 32× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($45.00) 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 Archangel, Psylocke #145 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Archangel, Psylocke #145 (Marvel 1995 Ultra X-Men) sells for about $156 versus $4.94 for a raw near-mint copy — a 32× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Archangel, Psylocke #145?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $203, ahead of PSA 10 at $156. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Archangel, Psylocke #145 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 Archangel, Psylocke #145 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Archangel, Psylocke #145 breaks even when it gems about 9% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $45.00).
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