Is Colossus [Gold Sapphire] #26 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Colossus [Gold Sapphire] #26 brings $79.99 versus $26.96 raw — a $53.03 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($50.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $26.96
- PSA 10
- $79.99
- PSA 9
- $50.00
- Gem premium
- 3.0×
- 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 | $79.99 | +$28.03 | +$3.03 | −$96.97 |
| PSA 9 | $50.00 | −$1.96 | −$26.96 | −$127 |
Net = sale price − $26.96 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% | $57.50 | −$19.46 |
| 50% | $65.00 | −$11.96 |
| 75% | $72.49 | −$4.47 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 90%. 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 | $104 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $79.99 | −$24.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $48.00 | −$56.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $48.00 | −$56.00 | 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 | $79.99 | $48.00 | $104 | $48.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $55.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $50.00 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Colossus [Gold Sapphire] #26 — FAQ
Is Colossus [Gold Sapphire] #26 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Colossus [Gold Sapphire] #26 brings $79.99 versus $26.96 raw — a $53.03 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($50.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Colossus [Gold Sapphire] #26 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Colossus [Gold Sapphire] #26 (Marvel 2024 Topps Chrome) sells for about $79.99 versus $26.96 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.0× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Colossus [Gold Sapphire] #26?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $104, ahead of PSA 10 at $79.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Colossus [Gold Sapphire] #26 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 Colossus [Gold Sapphire] #26 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Colossus [Gold Sapphire] #26 breaks even when it gems about 90% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $50.00).
Is your Marvel card centered well enough to grade?
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