Is Storm #148 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Storm #148 sells for $194 against $3.44 raw: a $191 spread, 56× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($38.97) 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)
- $3.44
- PSA 10
- $194
- PSA 9
- $38.97
- Gem premium
- 56×
- 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 | $194 | +$166 | +$141 | +$40.81 |
| PSA 9 | $38.97 | +$10.53 | −$14.47 | −$114 |
| PSA 8 | $17.38 | −$11.06 | −$36.06 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $3.44 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% | $77.79 | +$24.35 |
| 50% | $117 | +$63.17 |
| 75% | $155 | +$102 |
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 | $253 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $194 | −$58.75 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $117 | −$136 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $117 | −$136 | 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 | $194 | $117 | $253 | $117 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $43.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $38.97 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $17.38 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Storm #148 — FAQ
Is Storm #148 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Storm #148 sells for $194 against $3.44 raw: a $191 spread, 56× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($38.97) 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 Storm #148 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Storm #148 (Marvel 1995 Ultra X-Men) sells for about $194 versus $3.44 for a raw near-mint copy — a 56× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Storm #148?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $253, ahead of PSA 10 at $194. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Storm #148 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 Storm #148 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Storm #148 breaks even when it gems about 9% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $38.97).
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