Is Doctor Doom [Gold Sapphire] #61 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Doctor Doom [Gold Sapphire] #61 brings $270 versus $133 raw — a $137 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($100) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $133
- PSA 10
- $270
- PSA 9
- $100
- 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 | $270 | +$112 | +$87.49 | −$12.51 |
| PSA 9 | $100 | −$57.50 | −$82.50 | −$183 |
Net = sale price − $133 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% | $142 | −$40.00 |
| 50% | $185 | +$2.50 |
| 75% | $227 | +$44.99 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 49%. 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 | $351 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $270 | −$81.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $162 | −$189 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $162 | −$189 | 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 | $270 | $162 | $351 | $162 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $127 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $100 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Doctor Doom [Gold Sapphire] #61 — FAQ
Is Doctor Doom [Gold Sapphire] #61 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Doctor Doom [Gold Sapphire] #61 brings $270 versus $133 raw — a $137 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($100) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Doctor Doom [Gold Sapphire] #61 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Doctor Doom [Gold Sapphire] #61 (Marvel 2024 Topps Chrome) sells for about $270 versus $133 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.0× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Doctor Doom [Gold Sapphire] #61?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $351, ahead of PSA 10 at $270. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Doctor Doom [Gold Sapphire] #61 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 Doctor Doom [Gold Sapphire] #61 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Doctor Doom [Gold Sapphire] #61 breaks even when it gems about 49% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $100).
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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