Is Batman #1 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Batman #1 sells for $64.00 against $28.17 raw: a $35.83 spread, 2.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($58.00) 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)
- $28.17
- Grade 9.5
- $64.00
- PSA 9
- $58.00
- Gem premium
- 2.3×
- 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 9.5 | $64.00 | +$10.83 | −$14.17 | −$114 |
| PSA 9 | $58.00 | +$4.83 | −$20.17 | −$120 |
| PSA 8 | $53.00 | −$0.17 | −$25.17 | −$125 |
Net = sale price − $28.17 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% | $59.50 | −$18.67 |
| 50% | $61.00 | −$17.17 |
| 75% | $62.50 | −$15.67 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $64.00 |
| 9 | $58.00 |
| 8 | $53.00 |
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Is Batman #1 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Batman #1 sells for $64.00 against $28.17 raw: a $35.83 spread, 2.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($58.00) 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.
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