Is Iron Man, War Machn. #3 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 26× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Iron Man, War Machn. #3 sells for $89.88 against $3.46 raw: a $86.42 spread, 26× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.46
- PSA 10
- $89.88
- Gem premium
- 26×
- 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 | $89.88 | +$61.42 | +$36.42 | −$63.58 |
Net = sale price − $3.46 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $117 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $89.88 | −$27.12 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $77.07 | −$39.93 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $54.00 | −$63.00 | 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 | $89.88 | $77.07 | $117 | $54.00 | — |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $17.95 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Iron Man, War Machn. #3 — FAQ
Is Iron Man, War Machn. #3 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Iron Man, War Machn. #3 sells for $89.88 against $3.46 raw: a $86.42 spread, 26× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Iron Man, War Machn. #3 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Iron Man, War Machn. #3 (Marvel 1995 Flair Duoblast) sells for about $89.88 versus $3.46 for a raw near-mint copy — a 26× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Iron Man, War Machn. #3?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $117, ahead of PSA 10 at $89.88. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Iron Man, War Machn. #3 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.
Is your Marvel card centered well enough to grade?
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