Is Gambit [Orange Sapphire] #3 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Gambit [Orange Sapphire] #3 brings $500 versus $170 raw — a $330 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($146) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $170
- PSA 10
- $500
- PSA 9
- $146
- Gem premium
- 2.9×
- 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 | $500 | +$305 | +$280 | +$180 |
| PSA 9 | $146 | −$49.50 | −$74.50 | −$175 |
Net = sale price − $170 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% | $234 | +$14.13 |
| 50% | $323 | +$103 |
| 75% | $411 | +$191 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 21%. 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 | $650 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $500 | −$150 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $300 | −$350 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $300 | −$350 | 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 | $500 | $300 | $650 | $300 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $160 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $146 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Gambit [Orange Sapphire] #3 — FAQ
Is Gambit [Orange Sapphire] #3 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Gambit [Orange Sapphire] #3 brings $500 versus $170 raw — a $330 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($146) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Gambit [Orange Sapphire] #3 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Gambit [Orange Sapphire] #3 (Marvel 2024 Topps Chrome) sells for about $500 versus $170 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.9× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Gambit [Orange Sapphire] #3?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $650, ahead of PSA 10 at $500. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Gambit [Orange Sapphire] #3 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 Gambit [Orange Sapphire] #3 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Gambit [Orange Sapphire] #3 breaks even when it gems about 21% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $146).
Is your Marvel card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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