Is Gambit #4 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Gambit #4 sells for $98.66 against $4.00 raw: a $94.66 spread, 25× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($34.23) 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
- $98.66
- PSA 9
- $34.23
- Gem premium
- 25×
- 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 | $98.66 | +$69.66 | +$44.66 | −$55.34 |
| PSA 9 | $34.23 | +$5.23 | −$19.77 | −$120 |
| PSA 8 | $18.52 | −$10.48 | −$35.48 | −$135 |
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% | $50.34 | −$3.66 |
| 50% | $66.44 | +$12.44 |
| 75% | $82.55 | +$28.55 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 31%. 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 | $131 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $101 | −$30.39 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $60.00 | −$71.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $60.00 | −$71.00 | 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 Gambit #4 — FAQ
Is Gambit #4 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Gambit #4 sells for $98.66 against $4.00 raw: a $94.66 spread, 25× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($34.23) 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 Gambit #4 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Gambit #4 (Marvel 1995 Metal Blaster) sells for about $98.66 versus $4.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 25× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Gambit #4?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $131, ahead of PSA 10 at $101. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Gambit #4 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 Gambit #4 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Gambit #4 breaks even when it gems about 31% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $34.23).
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