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Is Magneto [Pink Lasers] #49 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Magneto [Pink Lasers] #49 sells for $69.42 against $6.50 raw: a $62.92 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.50) 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)
- $6.50
- PSA 10
- $69.42
- PSA 9
- $39.50
- Gem premium
- 11×
- 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 | $69.42 | +$37.92 | +$12.92 | −$87.08 |
| PSA 9 | $39.50 | +$8.00 | −$17.00 | −$117 |
Net = sale price − $6.50 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% | $46.98 | −$9.52 |
| 50% | $54.46 | −$2.04 |
| 75% | $61.94 | +$5.44 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 57%. 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 | $90.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $69.42 | −$20.58 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $42.00 | −$48.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $42.00 | −$48.00 | 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 Magneto [Pink Lasers] #49 — FAQ
Is Magneto [Pink Lasers] #49 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Magneto [Pink Lasers] #49 sells for $69.42 against $6.50 raw: a $62.92 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.50) 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 Magneto [Pink Lasers] #49 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Magneto [Pink Lasers] #49 (Marvel 2024 SkyBox Masterpieces ’92 Platinum) sells for about $69.42 versus $6.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 11× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Magneto [Pink Lasers] #49?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $90.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $69.42. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Magneto [Pink Lasers] #49 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 Magneto [Pink Lasers] #49 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Magneto [Pink Lasers] #49 breaks even when it gems about 57% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $39.50).
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