Is Hulk [Green Sapphire] #43 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Hulk [Green Sapphire] #43 sells for $324 against $83.03 raw: a $240 spread, 3.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($114) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $83.03
- PSA 10
- $324
- PSA 9
- $114
- Gem premium
- 3.9×
- 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 | $324 | +$215 | +$190 | +$90.47 |
| PSA 9 | $114 | +$5.99 | −$19.01 | −$119 |
Net = sale price − $83.03 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% | $166 | +$33.36 |
| 50% | $219 | +$85.73 |
| 75% | $271 | +$138 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 9%. 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 | $421 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $324 | −$97.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $194 | −$227 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $149 | −$272 | 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 | $324 | $149 | $421 | $194 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $125 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $114 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Hulk [Green Sapphire] #43 — FAQ
Is Hulk [Green Sapphire] #43 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Hulk [Green Sapphire] #43 sells for $324 against $83.03 raw: a $240 spread, 3.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($114) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Hulk [Green Sapphire] #43 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Hulk [Green Sapphire] #43 (Marvel 2024 Topps Chrome) sells for about $324 versus $83.03 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.9× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Hulk [Green Sapphire] #43?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $421, ahead of PSA 10 at $324. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Hulk [Green Sapphire] #43 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 Hulk [Green Sapphire] #43 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Hulk [Green Sapphire] #43 breaks even when it gems about 9% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $114).
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