Is Iron Man [Red] #SS-1 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Iron Man [Red] #SS-1 brings $2,688 versus $1,226 raw — a $1,462 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
- Raw (NM)
- $1,226
- Grade 9.5
- $2,688
- Gem premium
- 2.2×
- 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 — Grade 9.5 | $2,688 | +$1,437 | +$1,412 | +$1,312 |
Net = sale price − $1,226 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $2,688 |
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Is Iron Man [Red] #SS-1 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Iron Man [Red] #SS-1 brings $2,688 versus $1,226 raw — a $1,462 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
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