Is Ghost-Spider [Black Rainbow] #10 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A CGC 10 Ghost-Spider [Black Rainbow] #10 brings $32.00 versus $5.43 raw — a $26.57 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($25.49) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $5.43
- CGC 10
- $32.00
- PSA 9
- $25.49
- Gem premium
- 5.9×
- 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 — CGC 10 | $32.00 | +$1.57 | −$23.43 | −$123 |
| PSA 9 | $25.49 | −$4.94 | −$29.94 | −$130 |
Net = sale price − $5.43 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% | $27.12 | −$28.31 |
| 50% | $28.74 | −$26.69 |
| 75% | $30.37 | −$25.06 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $32.00 | best | 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 | CGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $32.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $28.00 |
| 9 | — | $25.49 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Ghost-Spider [Black Rainbow] #10 — FAQ
Is Ghost-Spider [Black Rainbow] #10 worth grading?
A CGC 10 Ghost-Spider [Black Rainbow] #10 brings $32.00 versus $5.43 raw — a $26.57 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($25.49) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
What centering does Ghost-Spider [Black Rainbow] #10 need for a CGC 10?
CGC publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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.
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