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Is Cyclops [Gold] #3 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Cyclops [Gold] #3 sells for $148 against $5.23 raw: a $142 spread, 28× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($59.99) 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)
- $5.23
- PSA 10
- $148
- PSA 9
- $59.99
- Gem premium
- 28×
- 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 | $148 | +$117 | +$92.28 | −$7.72 |
| PSA 9 | $59.99 | +$29.76 | +$4.76 | −$95.24 |
| PSA 8 | $11.99 | −$18.24 | −$43.24 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $5.23 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% | $81.87 | +$26.64 |
| 50% | $104 | +$48.52 |
| 75% | $126 | +$70.40 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $192 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $148 | −$44.49 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $89.00 | −$103 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $89.00 | −$103 | 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 Cyclops [Gold] #3 — FAQ
Is Cyclops [Gold] #3 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Cyclops [Gold] #3 sells for $148 against $5.23 raw: a $142 spread, 28× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($59.99) 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 Cyclops [Gold] #3 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Cyclops [Gold] #3 (Marvel 1995 Metal Blaster) sells for about $148 versus $5.23 for a raw near-mint copy — a 28× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Cyclops [Gold] #3?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $192, ahead of PSA 10 at $148. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Cyclops [Gold] #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.
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