Is Silver Surfer #11 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Silver Surfer #11 sells for $120 against $2.40 raw: a $117 spread, 50× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.74) 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)
- $2.40
- PSA 10
- $120
- PSA 9
- $29.74
- Gem premium
- 50×
- As of
- Aug 15, 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 | $120 | +$92.35 | +$67.35 | −$32.65 |
| PSA 9 | $29.74 | +$2.34 | −$22.66 | −$123 |
| PSA 8 | $15.99 | −$11.41 | −$36.41 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $2.40 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% | $52.24 | −$0.16 |
| 50% | $74.75 | +$22.34 |
| 75% | $97.25 | +$44.85 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 25%. 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 | $156 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $120 | −$36.25 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $89.00 | −$67.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $56.55 | −$99.45 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $120 | $56.55 | $156 | $89.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $33.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $29.74 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $15.99 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $9.99 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Silver Surfer #11 — FAQ
Is Silver Surfer #11 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Silver Surfer #11 sells for $120 against $2.40 raw: a $117 spread, 50× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.74) 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 Silver Surfer #11 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Silver Surfer #11 (Marvel 1995 Metal Blaster) sells for about $120 versus $2.40 for a raw near-mint copy — a 50× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Silver Surfer #11?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $156, ahead of PSA 10 at $120. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Silver Surfer #11 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 Silver Surfer #11 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Silver Surfer #11 breaks even when it gems about 25% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $29.74).
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