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Is Hulk [Gold] #5 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Hulk [Gold] #5 sells for $225 against $4.97 raw: a $220 spread, 45× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($46.16) 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)
- $4.97
- PSA 10
- $225
- PSA 9
- $46.16
- Gem premium
- 45×
- 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 | $225 | +$195 | +$170 | +$70.03 |
| PSA 9 | $46.16 | +$16.19 | −$8.81 | −$109 |
| PSA 8 | $30.00 | +$0.03 | −$24.97 | −$125 |
Net = sale price − $4.97 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% | $90.87 | +$35.90 |
| 50% | $136 | +$80.61 |
| 75% | $180 | +$125 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 5%. 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 | $293 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $225 | −$68.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $135 | −$158 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $135 | −$158 | 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 Hulk [Gold] #5 — FAQ
Is Hulk [Gold] #5 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Hulk [Gold] #5 sells for $225 against $4.97 raw: a $220 spread, 45× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($46.16) 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 Hulk [Gold] #5 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Hulk [Gold] #5 (Marvel 1995 Metal Blaster) sells for about $225 versus $4.97 for a raw near-mint copy — a 45× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Hulk [Gold] #5?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $293, ahead of PSA 10 at $225. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Hulk [Gold] #5 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 Hulk [Gold] #5 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Hulk [Gold] #5 breaks even when it gems about 5% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $46.16).
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