Is Magneto #9 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Magneto #9 sells for $69.00 against $18.50 raw: a $50.50 spread, 3.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($57.64) 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)
- $18.50
- PSA 10
- $69.00
- PSA 9
- $57.64
- Gem premium
- 3.7×
- 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 | $69.00 | +$25.50 | +$0.50 | −$99.50 |
| PSA 9 | $57.64 | +$14.14 | −$10.86 | −$111 |
Net = sale price − $18.50 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% | $60.48 | −$8.02 |
| 50% | $63.32 | −$5.18 |
| 75% | $66.16 | −$2.34 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 96%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $90.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $69.00 | −$21.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $41.00 | −$49.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $41.00 | −$49.00 | 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 Magneto #9 — FAQ
Is Magneto #9 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Magneto #9 sells for $69.00 against $18.50 raw: a $50.50 spread, 3.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($57.64) 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 Magneto #9 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Magneto #9 (2024 Upper Deck X-Men '97 SDCC) sells for about $69.00 versus $18.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.7× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Magneto #9?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $90.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $69.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Magneto #9 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.
What gem rate makes grading Magneto #9 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Magneto #9 breaks even when it gems about 96% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $57.64).
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