Is Thanos [Yellow Spotlight] #141 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Thanos [Yellow Spotlight] #141 brings $36.92 versus $5.73 raw — a $31.19 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($17.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $5.73
- PSA 10
- $36.92
- PSA 9
- $17.50
- Gem premium
- 6.4×
- 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 | $36.92 | +$6.19 | −$18.81 | −$119 |
| PSA 9 | $17.50 | −$13.23 | −$38.23 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $5.73 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% | $22.36 | −$33.38 |
| 50% | $27.21 | −$28.52 |
| 75% | $32.06 | −$23.67 |
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 | $48.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $36.92 | −$11.08 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $22.00 | −$26.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $22.00 | −$26.00 | 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 | $36.92 | $22.00 | $48.00 | $22.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $19.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $17.50 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Thanos [Yellow Spotlight] #141 — FAQ
Is Thanos [Yellow Spotlight] #141 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Thanos [Yellow Spotlight] #141 brings $36.92 versus $5.73 raw — a $31.19 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($17.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Thanos [Yellow Spotlight] #141 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Thanos [Yellow Spotlight] #141 (Marvel 2023 Upper Deck Platinum) sells for about $36.92 versus $5.73 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.4× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Thanos [Yellow Spotlight] #141?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $48.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $36.92. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Thanos [Yellow Spotlight] #141 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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