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Is Human Torch [Gold] #6 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 25× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Human Torch [Gold] #6 sells for $76.13 against $3.00 raw: a $73.13 spread, 25× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($20.37) 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)
- $3.00
- PSA 10
- $76.13
- PSA 9
- $20.37
- 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 | $76.13 | +$48.13 | +$23.13 | −$76.87 |
| PSA 9 | $20.37 | −$7.63 | −$32.63 | −$133 |
| PSA 8 | $15.25 | −$12.75 | −$37.75 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $3.00 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% | $34.31 | −$18.69 |
| 50% | $48.25 | −$4.75 |
| 75% | $62.19 | +$9.19 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 59%. 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 | $99.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $76.13 | −$22.87 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $46.00 | −$53.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $46.00 | −$53.00 | 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 [Gold] #6 — FAQ
Is Human Torch [Gold] #6 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Human Torch [Gold] #6 sells for $76.13 against $3.00 raw: a $73.13 spread, 25× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($20.37) 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 [Gold] #6 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Human Torch [Gold] #6 (Marvel 1995 Metal Blaster) sells for about $76.13 versus $3.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 25× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Human Torch [Gold] #6?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $99.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $76.13. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Human Torch [Gold] #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 [Gold] #6 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Human Torch [Gold] #6 breaks even when it gems about 59% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $20.37).
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