Is Secret Wars [Rainbow] #IC05 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Secret Wars [Rainbow] #IC05 sells for $59.99 against $3.95 raw: a $56.04 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($41.38) 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)
- $3.95
- PSA 10
- $59.99
- PSA 9
- $41.38
- Gem premium
- 15×
- 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 | $59.99 | +$31.04 | +$6.04 | −$93.96 |
| PSA 9 | $41.38 | +$12.43 | −$12.57 | −$113 |
Net = sale price − $3.95 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% | $46.03 | −$7.92 |
| 50% | $50.69 | −$3.27 |
| 75% | $55.34 | +$1.39 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 68%. 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 | $78.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $59.99 | −$18.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $36.00 | −$42.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $36.00 | −$42.00 | 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 Secret Wars [Rainbow] #IC05 — FAQ
Is Secret Wars [Rainbow] #IC05 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Secret Wars [Rainbow] #IC05 sells for $59.99 against $3.95 raw: a $56.04 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($41.38) 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 Secret Wars [Rainbow] #IC05 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Secret Wars [Rainbow] #IC05 (Marvel 2023 Upper Deck Platinum Iconic Covers) sells for about $59.99 versus $3.95 for a raw near-mint copy — a 15× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Secret Wars [Rainbow] #IC05?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $78.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $59.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Secret Wars [Rainbow] #IC05 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 Secret Wars [Rainbow] #IC05 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Secret Wars [Rainbow] #IC05 breaks even when it gems about 68% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $41.38).
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