Is Psylocke [Orange Sapphire] #52 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Psylocke [Orange Sapphire] #52 sells for $129 against $46.00 raw: a $82.99 spread, 2.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($99.00) 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)
- $46.00
- PSA 10
- $129
- PSA 9
- $99.00
- Gem premium
- 2.8×
- 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 | $129 | +$57.99 | +$32.99 | −$67.01 |
| PSA 9 | $99.00 | +$28.00 | +$3.00 | −$97.00 |
Net = sale price − $46.00 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% | $106 | +$10.50 |
| 50% | $114 | +$18.00 |
| 75% | $121 | +$25.49 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $168 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $129 | −$39.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $77.00 | −$91.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $77.00 | −$91.00 | 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 | $129 | $77.00 | $168 | $77.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $109 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $99.00 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Psylocke [Orange Sapphire] #52 — FAQ
Is Psylocke [Orange Sapphire] #52 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Psylocke [Orange Sapphire] #52 sells for $129 against $46.00 raw: a $82.99 spread, 2.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($99.00) 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 Psylocke [Orange Sapphire] #52 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Psylocke [Orange Sapphire] #52 (Marvel 2024 Topps Chrome) sells for about $129 versus $46.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.8× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Psylocke [Orange Sapphire] #52?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $168, ahead of PSA 10 at $129. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Psylocke [Orange Sapphire] #52 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.
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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