Is Galactus #6 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 48× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Galactus #6 sells for $215 against $4.50 raw: a $211 spread, 48× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($28.34) 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)
- $4.50
- PSA 10
- $215
- PSA 9
- $28.34
- Gem premium
- 48×
- 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 | $215 | +$186 | +$161 | +$60.50 |
| PSA 9 | $28.34 | −$1.16 | −$26.16 | −$126 |
| PSA 8 | $12.95 | −$16.55 | −$41.55 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $4.50 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% | $75.00 | +$20.50 |
| 50% | $122 | +$67.17 |
| 75% | $168 | +$114 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 14%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $280 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $215 | −$65.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $129 | −$151 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $129 | −$151 | 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 | $215 | $129 | $280 | $129 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $31.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $28.34 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $12.95 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $4.69 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Galactus #6 — FAQ
Is Galactus #6 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Galactus #6 sells for $215 against $4.50 raw: a $211 spread, 48× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($28.34) 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 Galactus #6 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Galactus #6 (Marvel 1995 Masterpieces Canvas) sells for about $215 versus $4.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 48× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Galactus #6?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $280, ahead of PSA 10 at $215. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Galactus #6 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.
What gem rate makes grading Galactus #6 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Galactus #6 breaks even when it gems about 14% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $28.34).
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