Is Star-Lord #GL-6 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Star-Lord #GL-6 brings $81.92 versus $46.25 raw — a $35.67 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($26.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $46.25
- PSA 10
- $81.92
- PSA 9
- $26.00
- Gem premium
- 1.8×
- 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 | $81.92 | +$10.67 | −$14.33 | −$114 |
| PSA 9 | $26.00 | −$45.25 | −$70.25 | −$170 |
Net = sale price − $46.25 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% | $39.98 | −$56.27 |
| 50% | $53.96 | −$42.29 |
| 75% | $67.94 | −$28.31 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $107 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $81.92 | −$25.08 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $49.00 | −$58.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $49.00 | −$58.00 | 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 | $81.92 | $49.00 | $107 | $49.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $29.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $26.00 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Star-Lord #GL-6 — FAQ
Is Star-Lord #GL-6 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Star-Lord #GL-6 brings $81.92 versus $46.25 raw — a $35.67 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($26.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Star-Lord #GL-6 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Star-Lord #GL-6 (Marvel 2025 Topps Chrome Galactic Legends) sells for about $81.92 versus $46.25 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.8× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Star-Lord #GL-6?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $107, ahead of PSA 10 at $81.92. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Star-Lord #GL-6 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.
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