Is Venom [Red Prism] #124 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Venom [Red Prism] #124 brings $58.59 versus $28.28 raw — a $30.31 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($18.50) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $28.28
- PSA 10
- $58.59
- PSA 9
- $18.50
- Gem premium
- 2.1×
- 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 | $58.59 | +$5.31 | −$19.69 | −$120 |
| PSA 9 | $18.50 | −$34.78 | −$59.78 | −$160 |
Net = sale price − $28.28 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% | $28.52 | −$49.76 |
| 50% | $38.55 | −$39.73 |
| 75% | $48.57 | −$29.71 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $76.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $58.59 | −$17.41 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $35.00 | −$41.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $35.00 | −$41.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $58.59 | $35.00 | $76.00 | $35.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $20.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $18.50 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Venom [Red Prism] #124 — FAQ
Is Venom [Red Prism] #124 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Venom [Red Prism] #124 brings $58.59 versus $28.28 raw — a $30.31 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($18.50) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Venom [Red Prism] #124 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Venom [Red Prism] #124 (Marvel 2023 Upper Deck Platinum) sells for about $58.59 versus $28.28 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.1× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Venom [Red Prism] #124?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $76.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $58.59. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Venom [Red Prism] #124 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.
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