Is Cosmic Spider-Man [Hologram] #MH1 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Cosmic Spider-Man [Hologram] #MH1 sells for $6,414 against $22.44 raw: a $6,391 spread, 286× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($244) 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)
- $22.44
- PSA 10
- $6,414
- PSA 9
- $244
- Gem premium
- 286×
- 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 | $6,414 | +$6,366 | +$6,341 | +$6,241 |
| PSA 9 | $244 | +$196 | +$171 | +$71.06 |
| PSA 8 | $61.00 | +$13.56 | −$11.44 | −$111 |
Net = sale price − $22.44 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% | $1,786 | +$1,714 |
| 50% | $3,329 | +$3,256 |
| 75% | $4,871 | +$4,799 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $8,338 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $6,414 | −$1,925 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $3,848 | −$4,490 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $2,567 | −$5,771 | 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 | $6,414 | $2,567 | $8,338 | $3,848 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $268 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $244 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $61.00 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $31.55 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Cosmic Spider-Man [Hologram] #MH1 — FAQ
Is Cosmic Spider-Man [Hologram] #MH1 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Cosmic Spider-Man [Hologram] #MH1 sells for $6,414 against $22.44 raw: a $6,391 spread, 286× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($244) 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 Cosmic Spider-Man [Hologram] #MH1 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Cosmic Spider-Man [Hologram] #MH1 (Marvel 1990 Universe) sells for about $6,414 versus $22.44 for a raw near-mint copy — a 286× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Cosmic Spider-Man [Hologram] #MH1?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $8,338, ahead of PSA 10 at $6,414. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Cosmic Spider-Man [Hologram] #MH1 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.
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