Is Doctor Strange [Blue Precious Metal Gems] #13 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Doctor Strange [Blue Precious Metal Gems] #13 sells for $5,995 against $669 raw: a $5,326 spread, 9.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($3,000) 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)
- $669
- PSA 10
- $5,995
- PSA 9
- $3,000
- Gem premium
- 9.0×
- 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 | $5,995 | +$5,301 | +$5,276 | +$5,176 |
| PSA 9 | $3,000 | +$2,306 | +$2,281 | +$2,181 |
Net = sale price − $669 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% | $3,749 | +$3,030 |
| 50% | $4,498 | +$3,779 |
| 75% | $5,246 | +$4,527 |
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 | $7,794 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $5,995 | −$1,799 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $3,597 | −$4,197 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $3,597 | −$4,197 | 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 | $5,995 | $3,597 | $7,794 | $3,597 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $3,300 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $3,000 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Doctor Strange [Blue Precious Metal Gems] #13 — FAQ
Is Doctor Strange [Blue Precious Metal Gems] #13 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Doctor Strange [Blue Precious Metal Gems] #13 sells for $5,995 against $669 raw: a $5,326 spread, 9.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($3,000) 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 Doctor Strange [Blue Precious Metal Gems] #13 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Doctor Strange [Blue Precious Metal Gems] #13 (Marvel 2013 Fleer Retro Metal) sells for about $5,995 versus $669 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.0× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Doctor Strange [Blue Precious Metal Gems] #13?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $7,794, ahead of PSA 10 at $5,995. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Doctor Strange [Blue Precious Metal Gems] #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.
Is your Marvel card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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