Is Punisher 2099, Vendetta #2 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 58× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Punisher 2099, Vendetta #2 sells for $150 against $2.59 raw: a $147 spread, 58× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($13.43) 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)
- $2.59
- PSA 10
- $150
- PSA 9
- $13.43
- Gem premium
- 58×
- 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 | $150 | +$122 | +$97.36 | −$2.64 |
| PSA 9 | $13.43 | −$14.16 | −$39.16 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $6.17 | −$21.42 | −$46.42 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $2.59 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% | $47.56 | −$5.03 |
| 50% | $81.69 | +$29.10 |
| 75% | $116 | +$63.23 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 29%. 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 | $195 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $150 | −$45.05 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $90.00 | −$105 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $90.00 | −$105 | 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 | $150 | $90.00 | $195 | $90.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $15.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $13.43 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $6.17 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Punisher 2099, Vendetta #2 — FAQ
Is Punisher 2099, Vendetta #2 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Punisher 2099, Vendetta #2 sells for $150 against $2.59 raw: a $147 spread, 58× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($13.43) 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 Punisher 2099, Vendetta #2 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Punisher 2099, Vendetta #2 (Marvel 1995 Flair Duoblast) sells for about $150 versus $2.59 for a raw near-mint copy — a 58× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Punisher 2099, Vendetta #2?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $195, ahead of PSA 10 at $150. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Punisher 2099, Vendetta #2 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 Punisher 2099, Vendetta #2 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Punisher 2099, Vendetta #2 breaks even when it gems about 29% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $13.43).
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