Is Moon Knight [Yellow Sapphire] #31 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Moon Knight [Yellow Sapphire] #31 brings $131 versus $58.00 raw — a $73.44 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($46.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $58.00
- PSA 10
- $131
- PSA 9
- $46.00
- Gem premium
- 2.3×
- 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 | $131 | +$48.44 | +$23.44 | −$76.56 |
| PSA 9 | $46.00 | −$37.00 | −$62.00 | −$162 |
Net = sale price − $58.00 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% | $67.36 | −$40.64 |
| 50% | $88.72 | −$19.28 |
| 75% | $110 | +$2.08 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 73%. 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 | $171 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $131 | −$39.56 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $79.00 | −$92.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $79.00 | −$92.00 | 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 | $131 | $79.00 | $171 | $79.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $51.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $46.00 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Moon Knight [Yellow Sapphire] #31 — FAQ
Is Moon Knight [Yellow Sapphire] #31 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Moon Knight [Yellow Sapphire] #31 brings $131 versus $58.00 raw — a $73.44 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($46.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Moon Knight [Yellow Sapphire] #31 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Moon Knight [Yellow Sapphire] #31 (Marvel 2024 Topps Chrome) sells for about $131 versus $58.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.3× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Moon Knight [Yellow Sapphire] #31?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $171, ahead of PSA 10 at $131. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Moon Knight [Yellow Sapphire] #31 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 Moon Knight [Yellow Sapphire] #31 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Moon Knight [Yellow Sapphire] #31 breaks even when it gems about 73% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $46.00).
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