Is Miles Morales [Silver Sparkle] #52 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Miles Morales [Silver Sparkle] #52 brings $40.74 versus $3.25 raw — a $37.49 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($25.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.25
- PSA 10
- $40.74
- PSA 9
- $25.00
- Gem premium
- 13×
- 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 | $40.74 | +$12.49 | −$12.51 | −$113 |
| PSA 9 | $25.00 | −$3.25 | −$28.25 | −$128 |
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% | $28.94 | −$24.31 |
| 50% | $32.87 | −$20.38 |
| 75% | $36.80 | −$16.45 |
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 | $53.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $40.74 | −$12.26 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $24.00 | −$29.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $24.00 | −$29.00 | 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 | $40.74 | $24.00 | $53.00 | $24.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $28.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $25.00 |
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Grading Miles Morales [Silver Sparkle] #52 — FAQ
Is Miles Morales [Silver Sparkle] #52 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Miles Morales [Silver Sparkle] #52 brings $40.74 versus $3.25 raw — a $37.49 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($25.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Miles Morales [Silver Sparkle] #52 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Miles Morales [Silver Sparkle] #52 (Marvel 2021 Upper Deck Annual) sells for about $40.74 versus $3.25 for a raw near-mint copy — a 13× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Miles Morales [Silver Sparkle] #52?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $53.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $40.74. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Miles Morales [Silver Sparkle] #52 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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