Is Galactus #GL-2 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Galactus #GL-2 brings $85.50 versus $34.14 raw — a $51.36 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($32.57) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $34.14
- PSA 10
- $85.50
- PSA 9
- $32.57
- Gem premium
- 2.5×
- 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 | $85.50 | +$26.36 | +$1.36 | −$98.64 |
| PSA 9 | $32.57 | −$26.57 | −$51.57 | −$152 |
Net = sale price − $34.14 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% | $45.80 | −$38.34 |
| 50% | $59.03 | −$25.11 |
| 75% | $72.27 | −$11.87 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 97%. 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 | $111 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $85.50 | −$25.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $51.00 | −$60.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $51.00 | −$60.00 | 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 | $85.50 | $51.00 | $111 | $51.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $36.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $32.57 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Galactus #GL-2 — FAQ
Is Galactus #GL-2 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Galactus #GL-2 brings $85.50 versus $34.14 raw — a $51.36 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($32.57) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Galactus #GL-2 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Galactus #GL-2 (Marvel 2025 Topps Chrome Galactic Legends) sells for about $85.50 versus $34.14 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.5× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Galactus #GL-2?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $111, ahead of PSA 10 at $85.50. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Galactus #GL-2 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 Galactus #GL-2 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Galactus #GL-2 breaks even when it gems about 97% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $32.57).
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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