Is Iceman [Gold Sapphire] #84 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Iceman [Gold Sapphire] #84 brings $125 versus $44.65 raw — a $79.85 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($35.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $44.65
- PSA 10
- $125
- PSA 9
- $35.00
- 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 | $125 | +$54.85 | +$29.85 | −$70.15 |
| PSA 9 | $35.00 | −$34.65 | −$59.65 | −$160 |
Net = sale price − $44.65 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% | $57.38 | −$37.27 |
| 50% | $79.75 | −$14.90 |
| 75% | $102 | +$7.48 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 67%. 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 | $162 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $125 | −$37.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $75.00 | −$87.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $75.00 | −$87.00 | 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 | $125 | $75.00 | $162 | $75.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $39.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $35.00 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Iceman [Gold Sapphire] #84 — FAQ
Is Iceman [Gold Sapphire] #84 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Iceman [Gold Sapphire] #84 brings $125 versus $44.65 raw — a $79.85 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($35.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Iceman [Gold Sapphire] #84 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Iceman [Gold Sapphire] #84 (Marvel 2024 Topps Chrome) sells for about $125 versus $44.65 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.8× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Iceman [Gold Sapphire] #84?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $162, ahead of PSA 10 at $125. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Iceman [Gold Sapphire] #84 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 Iceman [Gold Sapphire] #84 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Iceman [Gold Sapphire] #84 breaks even when it gems about 67% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $35.00).
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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