Is Human Torch [Gold Sapphire] #24 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Human Torch [Gold Sapphire] #24 brings $108 versus $52.53 raw — a $54.97 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($39.99) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $52.53
- PSA 10
- $108
- PSA 9
- $39.99
- Gem premium
- 2.0×
- 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 | $108 | +$29.97 | +$4.97 | −$95.03 |
| PSA 9 | $39.99 | −$37.54 | −$62.54 | −$163 |
Net = sale price − $52.53 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% | $56.87 | −$45.66 |
| 50% | $73.75 | −$28.78 |
| 75% | $90.62 | −$11.91 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 93%. 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 | $140 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $108 | −$32.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $65.00 | −$75.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $65.00 | −$75.00 | 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 | $108 | $65.00 | $140 | $65.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $44.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $39.99 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Human Torch [Gold Sapphire] #24 — FAQ
Is Human Torch [Gold Sapphire] #24 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Human Torch [Gold Sapphire] #24 brings $108 versus $52.53 raw — a $54.97 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($39.99) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Human Torch [Gold Sapphire] #24 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Human Torch [Gold Sapphire] #24 (Marvel 2024 Topps Chrome) sells for about $108 versus $52.53 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.0× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Human Torch [Gold Sapphire] #24?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $140, ahead of PSA 10 at $108. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Human Torch [Gold Sapphire] #24 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 Human Torch [Gold Sapphire] #24 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Human Torch [Gold Sapphire] #24 breaks even when it gems about 93% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $39.99).
Is your Marvel card centered well enough to grade?
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