Is Doctor Doom #MR-1 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Doctor Doom #MR-1 brings $1,500 versus $1,390 raw — a $110 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($1,334) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $1,390
- PSA 10
- $1,500
- PSA 9
- $1,334
- Gem premium
- 1.1×
- 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 | $1,500 | +$85.05 | +$60.05 | −$39.95 |
| PSA 9 | $1,334 | −$80.95 | −$106 | −$206 |
| PSA 8 | $1,213 | −$202 | −$227 | −$327 |
Net = sale price − $1,390 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% | $1,376 | −$64.45 |
| 50% | $1,417 | −$22.95 |
| 75% | $1,459 | +$18.55 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 64%. 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 | $1,950 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $1,500 | −$450 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $900 | −$1,050 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $900 | −$1,050 | 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 #MR-1 — FAQ
Is Doctor Doom #MR-1 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Doctor Doom #MR-1 brings $1,500 versus $1,390 raw — a $110 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($1,334) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Doctor Doom #MR-1 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Doctor Doom #MR-1 (Marvel 2025 Topps Chrome Reflections) sells for about $1,500 versus $1,390 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.1× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Doctor Doom #MR-1?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $1,950, ahead of PSA 10 at $1,500. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Doctor Doom #MR-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 #MR-1 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Doctor Doom #MR-1 breaks even when it gems about 64% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $1,334).
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