Is Mister Sinister #VA-CB worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 4.9× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Mister Sinister #VA-CB sells for $150 against $30.64 raw: a $119 spread, 4.9× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($13.61) 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)
- $30.64
- PSA 10
- $150
- PSA 9
- $13.61
- Gem premium
- 4.9×
- 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 | $150 | +$94.36 | +$69.36 | −$30.64 |
| PSA 9 | $13.61 | −$42.03 | −$67.03 | −$167 |
Net = sale price − $30.64 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% | $47.71 | −$32.93 |
| 50% | $81.81 | +$1.17 |
| 75% | $116 | +$35.26 |
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 | $195 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $150 | −$45.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $90.00 | −$105 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $21.61 | −$173 | 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 | $150 | $21.61 | $195 | $90.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $15.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $13.61 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Mister Sinister #VA-CB — FAQ
Is Mister Sinister #VA-CB worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mister Sinister #VA-CB sells for $150 against $30.64 raw: a $119 spread, 4.9× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($13.61) 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 Mister Sinister #VA-CB worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mister Sinister #VA-CB (Marvel 2025 Topps Finest X-Men '97 Voice Actor Autograph Variation) sells for about $150 versus $30.64 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.9× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mister Sinister #VA-CB?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $195, ahead of PSA 10 at $150. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mister Sinister #VA-CB 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 Mister Sinister #VA-CB break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Mister Sinister #VA-CB breaks even when it gems about 49% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $13.61).
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