Is Magneto [Gold Signature] #55 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 12× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Magneto [Gold Signature] #55 sells for $82.47 against $6.95 raw: a $75.52 spread, 12× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($29.99) 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)
- $6.95
- PSA 10
- $82.47
- PSA 9
- $29.99
- Gem premium
- 12×
- 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 | $82.47 | +$50.52 | +$25.52 | −$74.48 |
| PSA 9 | $29.99 | −$1.96 | −$26.96 | −$127 |
Net = sale price − $6.95 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% | $43.11 | −$13.84 |
| 50% | $56.23 | −$0.72 |
| 75% | $69.35 | +$12.40 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 51%. 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 | $107 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $82.47 | −$24.53 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $49.00 | −$58.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $49.00 | −$58.00 | 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 | $82.47 | $49.00 | $107 | $49.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $33.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $29.99 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Magneto [Gold Signature] #55 — FAQ
Is Magneto [Gold Signature] #55 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Magneto [Gold Signature] #55 sells for $82.47 against $6.95 raw: a $75.52 spread, 12× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($29.99) 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 [Gold Signature] #55 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Magneto [Gold Signature] #55 (Marvel 1995 Ultra X-Men All Chromium) sells for about $82.47 versus $6.95 for a raw near-mint copy — a 12× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Magneto [Gold Signature] #55?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $107, ahead of PSA 10 at $82.47. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Magneto [Gold Signature] #55 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 [Gold Signature] #55 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Magneto [Gold Signature] #55 breaks even when it gems about 51% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $29.99).
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