Is Jessica Jones #R-42 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Jessica Jones #R-42 sells for $80.00 against $3.56 raw: a $76.44 spread, 22× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($75.00) 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)
- $3.56
- PSA 10
- $80.00
- PSA 9
- $75.00
- Gem premium
- 22×
- 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 | $80.00 | +$51.44 | +$26.44 | −$73.56 |
| PSA 9 | $75.00 | +$46.44 | +$21.44 | −$78.56 |
Net = sale price − $3.56 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% | $76.25 | +$22.69 |
| 50% | $77.50 | +$23.94 |
| 75% | $78.75 | +$25.19 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $104 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $80.00 | −$24.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $48.00 | −$56.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $48.00 | −$56.00 | 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 Jessica Jones #R-42 — FAQ
Is Jessica Jones #R-42 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jessica Jones #R-42 sells for $80.00 against $3.56 raw: a $76.44 spread, 22× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($75.00) 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 Jessica Jones #R-42 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jessica Jones #R-42 (2024 SkyBox Metal Universe Avengers Retro) sells for about $80.00 versus $3.56 for a raw near-mint copy — a 22× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jessica Jones #R-42?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $104, ahead of PSA 10 at $80.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jessica Jones #R-42 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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