Is Deadpool [Gold Foil Signature] #28 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Deadpool [Gold Foil Signature] #28 sells for $300 against $3.38 raw: a $297 spread, 89× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($35.99) 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)
- $3.38
- PSA 10
- $300
- PSA 9
- $35.99
- Gem premium
- 89×
- 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 | $300 | +$272 | +$247 | +$147 |
| PSA 9 | $35.99 | +$7.61 | −$17.39 | −$117 |
| PSA 8 | $23.25 | −$5.13 | −$30.13 | −$130 |
Net = sale price − $3.38 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% | $102 | +$48.61 |
| 50% | $168 | +$115 |
| 75% | $234 | +$181 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 7%. 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 | $390 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $300 | −$90.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $180 | −$210 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $180 | −$210 | 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 | $300 | $180 | $390 | $180 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $40.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $35.99 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $23.25 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $13.50 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Deadpool [Gold Foil Signature] #28 — FAQ
Is Deadpool [Gold Foil Signature] #28 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Deadpool [Gold Foil Signature] #28 sells for $300 against $3.38 raw: a $297 spread, 89× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($35.99) 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 Deadpool [Gold Foil Signature] #28 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Deadpool [Gold Foil Signature] #28 (Marvel 1994 Masterpieces) sells for about $300 versus $3.38 for a raw near-mint copy — a 89× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Deadpool [Gold Foil Signature] #28?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $390, ahead of PSA 10 at $300. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Deadpool [Gold Foil Signature] #28 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 Deadpool [Gold Foil Signature] #28 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Deadpool [Gold Foil Signature] #28 breaks even when it gems about 7% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $35.99).
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