Is Human Torch #6 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 29× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Human Torch #6 sells for $74.53 against $2.59 raw: a $71.94 spread, 29× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($11.14) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.59
- PSA 10
- $74.53
- PSA 9
- $11.14
- Gem premium
- 29×
- As of
- Sep 27, 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 | $74.53 | +$46.94 | +$21.94 | −$78.06 |
| PSA 9 | $11.14 | −$16.45 | −$41.45 | −$141 |
| PSA 8 | $3.08 | −$24.51 | −$49.51 | −$150 |
Net = sale price − $2.59 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% | $26.99 | −$25.60 |
| 50% | $42.84 | −$9.75 |
| 75% | $58.68 | +$6.09 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 65%. 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 | $97.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $74.53 | −$22.47 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $45.00 | −$52.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $45.00 | −$52.00 | 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 Human Torch #6 — FAQ
Is Human Torch #6 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Human Torch #6 sells for $74.53 against $2.59 raw: a $71.94 spread, 29× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($11.14) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Human Torch #6 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Human Torch #6 (Marvel 1995 Metal Blaster) sells for about $74.53 versus $2.59 for a raw near-mint copy — a 29× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Human Torch #6?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $97.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $74.53. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Human Torch #6 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 Human Torch #6 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Human Torch #6 breaks even when it gems about 65% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $11.14).
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