Is Doctor Doom #MI-1 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Doctor Doom #MI-1 sells for $112 against $4.56 raw: a $107 spread, 25× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($31.55) 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)
- $4.56
- PSA 10
- $112
- PSA 9
- $31.55
- Gem premium
- 25×
- 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 | $112 | +$82.44 | +$57.44 | −$42.56 |
| PSA 9 | $31.55 | +$1.99 | −$23.01 | −$123 |
| PSA 8 | $20.50 | −$9.06 | −$34.06 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $4.56 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% | $51.66 | −$2.90 |
| 50% | $71.78 | +$17.22 |
| 75% | $91.89 | +$37.33 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 29%. 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 | $350 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $112 | −$238 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $67.00 | −$283 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $67.00 | −$283 | 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 Doctor Doom #MI-1 — FAQ
Is Doctor Doom #MI-1 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Doctor Doom #MI-1 sells for $112 against $4.56 raw: a $107 spread, 25× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($31.55) 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 Doctor Doom #MI-1 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Doctor Doom #MI-1 (Marvel 2025 Topps Chrome Icons) sells for about $112 versus $4.56 for a raw near-mint copy — a 25× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Doctor Doom #MI-1?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $350, ahead of PSA 10 at $112. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Doctor Doom #MI-1 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 Doctor Doom #MI-1 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Doctor Doom #MI-1 breaks even when it gems about 29% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $31.55).
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