Is Mysterio [Gold Wave] #17 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Mysterio [Gold Wave] #17 brings $102 versus $46.00 raw — a $56.05 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($26.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $46.00
- PSA 10
- $102
- PSA 9
- $26.00
- Gem premium
- 2.2×
- 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 | $102 | +$31.05 | +$6.05 | −$93.95 |
| PSA 9 | $26.00 | −$45.00 | −$70.00 | −$170 |
Net = sale price − $46.00 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% | $45.01 | −$50.99 |
| 50% | $64.03 | −$31.97 |
| 75% | $83.04 | −$12.96 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 92%. 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 | $133 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $102 | −$30.95 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $61.00 | −$72.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $61.00 | −$72.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $102 | $61.00 | $133 | $61.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $29.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $26.00 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Mysterio [Gold Wave] #17 — FAQ
Is Mysterio [Gold Wave] #17 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mysterio [Gold Wave] #17 brings $102 versus $46.00 raw — a $56.05 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($26.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Mysterio [Gold Wave] #17 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mysterio [Gold Wave] #17 (Marvel 2024 Topps Chrome) sells for about $102 versus $46.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.2× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mysterio [Gold Wave] #17?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $133, ahead of PSA 10 at $102. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mysterio [Gold Wave] #17 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 Mysterio [Gold Wave] #17 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Mysterio [Gold Wave] #17 breaks even when it gems about 92% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $26.00).
Is your Marvel card centered well enough to grade?
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