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Is Loki [Amber Crystals] #38 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
PSA 10 copies of Loki [Amber Crystals] #38 sell for $160, only $0.00 above the $300 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $300
- PSA 10
- $160
- Gem premium
- 0.5×
- As of
- Oct 4, 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 | $160 | −$166 | −$191 | −$291 |
Net = sale price − $300 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $207 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $160 | −$47.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $96.00 | −$111 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $96.00 | −$111 | 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.
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Grading Loki [Amber Crystals] #38 — FAQ
Is Loki [Amber Crystals] #38 worth grading?
PSA 10 copies of Loki [Amber Crystals] #38 sell for $160, only $0.00 above the $300 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
How much is a PSA 10 Loki [Amber Crystals] #38 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Loki [Amber Crystals] #38 (Marvel 2023 Upper Deck Platinum) sells for about $160 versus $300 for a raw near-mint copy — a 0.5× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Loki [Amber Crystals] #38?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $207, ahead of PSA 10 at $160. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Loki [Amber Crystals] #38 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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