Is Galactus [Red Precious Metal Gems] #42 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Galactus [Red Precious Metal Gems] #42 sells for $3,515 against $357 raw: a $3,158 spread, 9.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($3,196) 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)
- $357
- Grade 9.5
- $3,515
- PSA 9
- $3,196
- Gem premium
- 9.8×
- 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 — Grade 9.5 | $3,515 | +$3,133 | +$3,108 | +$3,008 |
| PSA 9 | $3,196 | +$2,814 | +$2,789 | +$2,689 |
Net = sale price − $357 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% | $3,275 | +$2,868 |
| 50% | $3,355 | +$2,948 |
| 75% | $3,435 | +$3,028 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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Grading Galactus [Red Precious Metal Gems] #42 — FAQ
Is Galactus [Red Precious Metal Gems] #42 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Galactus [Red Precious Metal Gems] #42 sells for $3,515 against $357 raw: a $3,158 spread, 9.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($3,196) 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.
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