Is Doctor Octopus [Gold Refractor] #74 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 27× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Doctor Octopus [Gold Refractor] #74 sells for $1,025 against $37.99 raw: a $987 spread, 27× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $37.99
- PSA 10
- $1,025
- Gem premium
- 27×
- 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 | $1,025 | +$962 | +$937 | +$837 |
Net = sale price − $37.99 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $1,333 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $1,025 | −$308 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $615 | −$718 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $615 | −$718 | 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 Doctor Octopus [Gold Refractor] #74 — FAQ
Is Doctor Octopus [Gold Refractor] #74 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Doctor Octopus [Gold Refractor] #74 sells for $1,025 against $37.99 raw: a $987 spread, 27× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Doctor Octopus [Gold Refractor] #74 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Doctor Octopus [Gold Refractor] #74 (Marvel 2024 Topps Chrome) sells for about $1,025 versus $37.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 27× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Doctor Octopus [Gold Refractor] #74?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $1,333, ahead of PSA 10 at $1,025. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Doctor Octopus [Gold Refractor] #74 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.
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