Is Venom #98 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A SGC 10 Venom #98 brings $32.05 versus $3.25 raw — a $28.80 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.25
- SGC 10
- $32.05
- PSA 9
- $14.00
- Gem premium
- 9.9×
- 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 — SGC 10 | $32.05 | +$3.80 | −$21.20 | −$121 |
| PSA 9 | $14.00 | −$14.25 | −$39.25 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $13.01 | −$15.24 | −$40.24 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $3.25 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% | $18.51 | −$34.74 |
| 50% | $23.02 | −$30.23 |
| 75% | $27.54 | −$25.71 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGC 10 | $32.05 | best | 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 | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $32.05 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $15.00 |
| 9 | — | $14.00 |
| 8 | — | $13.01 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Venom #98 — FAQ
Is Venom #98 worth grading?
A SGC 10 Venom #98 brings $32.05 versus $3.25 raw — a $28.80 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
What centering does Venom #98 need for a SGC 10?
SGC publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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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