Is Wolverine #90 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Wolverine #90 sells for $170 against $7.49 raw: a $163 spread, 23× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.69) 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)
- $7.49
- PSA 10
- $170
- PSA 9
- $40.69
- Gem premium
- 23×
- 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 | $170 | +$138 | +$113 | +$12.50 |
| PSA 9 | $40.69 | +$8.20 | −$16.80 | −$117 |
| PSA 8 | $39.99 | +$7.50 | −$17.50 | −$118 |
Net = sale price − $7.49 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% | $73.02 | +$15.53 |
| 50% | $105 | +$47.85 |
| 75% | $138 | +$80.18 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 13%. 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 | $221 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $170 | −$51.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $102 | −$119 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $102 | −$119 | 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 | $170 | $102 | $221 | $102 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $45.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $40.69 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $39.99 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Wolverine #90 — FAQ
Is Wolverine #90 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Wolverine #90 sells for $170 against $7.49 raw: a $163 spread, 23× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.69) 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 Wolverine #90 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Wolverine #90 (Marvel 2007 Masterpieces) sells for about $170 versus $7.49 for a raw near-mint copy — a 23× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Wolverine #90?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $221, ahead of PSA 10 at $170. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Wolverine #90 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 Wolverine #90 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Wolverine #90 breaks even when it gems about 13% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $40.69).
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