Is Magneto #13 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Magneto #13 sells for $94.00 against $4.62 raw: a $89.38 spread, 20× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.41) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $4.62
- PSA 10
- $94.00
- PSA 9
- $30.41
- Gem premium
- 20×
- 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 | $94.00 | +$64.38 | +$39.38 | −$60.62 |
| PSA 9 | $30.41 | +$0.79 | −$24.21 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $10.50 | −$19.12 | −$44.12 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $4.62 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% | $46.31 | −$8.31 |
| 50% | $62.20 | +$7.59 |
| 75% | $78.10 | +$23.48 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 38%. 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 | $122 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $94.00 | −$28.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $56.00 | −$66.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $56.00 | −$66.00 | 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.
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Grading Magneto #13 — FAQ
Is Magneto #13 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Magneto #13 sells for $94.00 against $4.62 raw: a $89.38 spread, 20× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.41) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Magneto #13 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Magneto #13 (Marvel 1995 Masterpieces Canvas) sells for about $94.00 versus $4.62 for a raw near-mint copy — a 20× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Magneto #13?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $122, ahead of PSA 10 at $94.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Magneto #13 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 Magneto #13 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Magneto #13 breaks even when it gems about 38% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $30.41).
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