Is Angel [Human Torch] #186 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 4.6× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Angel [Human Torch] #186 sells for $92.00 against $19.99 raw: a $72.01 spread, 4.6× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $19.99
- PSA 10
- $92.00
- Gem premium
- 4.6×
- 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 | $92.00 | +$47.01 | +$22.01 | −$77.99 |
| PSA 8 | $14.35 | −$30.64 | −$55.64 | −$156 |
Net = sale price − $19.99 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $120 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $92.00 | −$28.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $55.00 | −$65.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $55.00 | −$65.00 | 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 | $92.00 | $55.00 | $120 | $55.00 | — |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $14.35 |
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Grading Angel [Human Torch] #186 — FAQ
Is Angel [Human Torch] #186 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Angel [Human Torch] #186 sells for $92.00 against $19.99 raw: a $72.01 spread, 4.6× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Angel [Human Torch] #186 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Angel [Human Torch] #186 (Marvel 2025 Topps Chrome) sells for about $92.00 versus $19.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.6× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Angel [Human Torch] #186?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $120, ahead of PSA 10 at $92.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Angel [Human Torch] #186 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.
Is your Marvel card centered well enough to grade?
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