Is Moon Knight [Gold Wave] #31 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Moon Knight [Gold Wave] #31 brings $375 versus $150 raw — a $225 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($84.99) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $150
- PSA 10
- $375
- PSA 9
- $84.99
- Gem premium
- 2.5×
- 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 | $375 | +$200 | +$175 | +$75.00 |
| PSA 9 | $84.99 | −$90.01 | −$115 | −$215 |
Net = sale price − $150 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% | $157 | −$42.51 |
| 50% | $230 | +$30.00 |
| 75% | $302 | +$102 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 40%. 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 | $488 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $375 | −$113 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $225 | −$263 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $225 | −$263 | 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 | $375 | $225 | $488 | $225 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $93.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $84.99 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Moon Knight [Gold Wave] #31 — FAQ
Is Moon Knight [Gold Wave] #31 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Moon Knight [Gold Wave] #31 brings $375 versus $150 raw — a $225 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($84.99) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Moon Knight [Gold Wave] #31 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Moon Knight [Gold Wave] #31 (Marvel 2024 Topps Chrome) sells for about $375 versus $150 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.5× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Moon Knight [Gold Wave] #31?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $488, ahead of PSA 10 at $375. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Moon Knight [Gold Wave] #31 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 Moon Knight [Gold Wave] #31 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Moon Knight [Gold Wave] #31 breaks even when it gems about 40% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $84.99).
Is your Marvel card centered well enough to grade?
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