Is Psylocke #48 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Psylocke #48 sells for $1,883 against $63.30 raw: a $1,820 spread, 30× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($96.49) 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)
- $63.30
- PSA 10
- $1,883
- PSA 9
- $96.49
- Gem premium
- 30×
- As of
- Oct 4, 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 | $1,883 | +$1,795 | +$1,770 | +$1,670 |
| PSA 9 | $96.49 | +$8.19 | −$16.81 | −$117 |
| PSA 8 | $85.59 | −$2.71 | −$27.71 | −$128 |
Net = sale price − $63.30 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% | $543 | +$430 |
| 50% | $990 | +$876 |
| 75% | $1,436 | +$1,323 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 1%. 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 | $2,448 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $1,883 | −$565 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $1,130 | −$1,318 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $1,130 | −$1,318 | 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.
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Grading Psylocke #48 — FAQ
Is Psylocke #48 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Psylocke #48 sells for $1,883 against $63.30 raw: a $1,820 spread, 30× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($96.49) 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 Psylocke #48 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Psylocke #48 (Marvel 1996 Ultra X-Men Wolverine) sells for about $1,883 versus $63.30 for a raw near-mint copy — a 30× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Psylocke #48?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $2,448, ahead of PSA 10 at $1,883. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Psylocke #48 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 Psylocke #48 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Psylocke #48 breaks even when it gems about 1% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $96.49).
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