Is Carnage [Red Prism] #152 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 4.2× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Carnage [Red Prism] #152 sells for $65.26 against $15.50 raw: a $49.76 spread, 4.2× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($35.16) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $15.50
- PSA 10
- $65.26
- PSA 9
- $35.16
- Gem premium
- 4.2×
- 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 | $65.26 | +$24.76 | −$0.24 | −$100 |
| PSA 9 | $35.16 | −$5.34 | −$30.34 | −$130 |
| PSA 8 | $12.50 | −$28.00 | −$53.00 | −$153 |
Net = sale price − $15.50 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% | $42.69 | −$22.81 |
| 50% | $50.21 | −$15.29 |
| 75% | $57.74 | −$7.76 |
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 | $85.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| CGC 10 | $76.51 | −$8.49 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $65.26 | −$19.74 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $39.00 | −$46.00 | 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 | $65.26 | $76.51 | $85.00 | $39.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $39.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $35.16 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $12.50 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Carnage [Red Prism] #152 — FAQ
Is Carnage [Red Prism] #152 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Carnage [Red Prism] #152 sells for $65.26 against $15.50 raw: a $49.76 spread, 4.2× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($35.16) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Carnage [Red Prism] #152 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Carnage [Red Prism] #152 (Marvel 2023 Upper Deck Platinum) sells for about $65.26 versus $15.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.2× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Carnage [Red Prism] #152?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $85.00, ahead of CGC 10 at $76.51. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Carnage [Red Prism] #152 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.
Is your Marvel card centered well enough to grade?
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