Is Spidey #8 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Spidey #8 sells for $829 against $8.29 raw: a $821 spread, 100× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.70) 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)
- $8.29
- PSA 10
- $829
- PSA 9
- $39.70
- Gem premium
- 100×
- 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 | $829 | +$796 | +$771 | +$671 |
| PSA 9 | $39.70 | +$6.41 | −$18.59 | −$119 |
Net = sale price − $8.29 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% | $237 | +$179 |
| 50% | $434 | +$376 |
| 75% | $632 | +$573 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 2%. 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 | $1,078 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $829 | −$249 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $497 | −$581 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $497 | −$581 | 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 | $829 | $497 | $1,078 | $497 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $44.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $39.70 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Spidey #8 — FAQ
Is Spidey #8 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Spidey #8 sells for $829 against $8.29 raw: a $821 spread, 100× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.70) 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 Spidey #8 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Spidey #8 (Marvel 1989 Comic Images) sells for about $829 versus $8.29 for a raw near-mint copy — a 100× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Spidey #8?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $1,078, ahead of PSA 10 at $829. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Spidey #8 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 Spidey #8 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Spidey #8 breaks even when it gems about 2% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $39.70).
Is your Marvel card centered well enough to grade?
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