Is In the Path of Death #38A worth grading?
Entertainment · 1966 Topps Batman Series A · full price guide →
Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 7 copies of In the Path of Death #38A sell for $16.27, only $12.52 above the $3.75 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.75
- Grade 7
- $16.27
- Gem premium
- 4.3×
- As of
- Aug 16, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — Grade 7 | $16.27 | −$12.48 | −$37.48 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $3.75 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 |
|---|---|
| 7 | $16.27 |
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Is In the Path of Death #38A worth grading?
Grade 7 copies of In the Path of Death #38A sell for $16.27, only $12.52 above the $3.75 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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