Is Wolverine #US1 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 6.9× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Wolverine #US1 sells for $84.99 against $12.28 raw: a $72.71 spread, 6.9× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($7.50) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $12.28
- PSA 10
- $84.99
- PSA 9
- $7.50
- Gem premium
- 6.9×
- As of
- Oct 4, 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 | $84.99 | +$47.71 | +$22.71 | −$77.29 |
| PSA 9 | $7.50 | −$29.78 | −$54.78 | −$155 |
Net = sale price − $12.28 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% | $26.87 | −$35.41 |
| 50% | $46.24 | −$16.04 |
| 75% | $65.62 | +$3.34 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 71%. 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 | $110 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $84.99 | −$25.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $51.00 | −$59.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $51.00 | −$59.00 | 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.
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Grading Wolverine #US1 — FAQ
Is Wolverine #US1 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Wolverine #US1 sells for $84.99 against $12.28 raw: a $72.71 spread, 6.9× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($7.50) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Wolverine #US1 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Wolverine #US1 (Marvel 2023 Fleer Ultra Wolverine Ultra Stars) sells for about $84.99 versus $12.28 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.9× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Wolverine #US1?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $110, ahead of PSA 10 at $84.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Wolverine #US1 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 Wolverine #US1 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Wolverine #US1 breaks even when it gems about 71% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $7.50).
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