Is Captain America #2 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Captain America #2 sells for $72.26 against $4.00 raw: a $68.26 spread, 18× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($31.36) 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)
- $4.00
- PSA 10
- $72.26
- PSA 9
- $31.36
- Gem premium
- 18×
- 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 | $72.26 | +$43.26 | +$18.26 | −$81.74 |
| PSA 9 | $31.36 | +$2.36 | −$22.64 | −$123 |
| PSA 8 | $16.16 | −$12.84 | −$37.84 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $4.00 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% | $41.59 | −$12.41 |
| 50% | $51.81 | −$2.19 |
| 75% | $62.04 | +$8.04 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 55%. 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 | $94.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $72.26 | −$21.74 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $43.00 | −$51.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $40.00 | −$54.00 | 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.
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Grading Captain America #2 — FAQ
Is Captain America #2 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Captain America #2 sells for $72.26 against $4.00 raw: a $68.26 spread, 18× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($31.36) 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 Captain America #2 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Captain America #2 (Marvel 1995 Metal Blaster) sells for about $72.26 versus $4.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 18× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Captain America #2?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $94.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $72.26. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Captain America #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 Captain America #2 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Captain America #2 breaks even when it gems about 55% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $31.36).
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