Is Spider-Woman #33 worth grading?
Marvel · Marvel 1993 Masterpieces · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Spider-Woman #33 sells for $97.88 against $2.33 raw: a $95.55 spread, 42× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($34.00) 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)
- $2.33
- PSA 10
- $97.88
- PSA 9
- $34.00
- Gem premium
- 42×
- 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 | $97.88 | +$70.55 | +$45.55 | −$54.45 |
| PSA 9 | $34.00 | +$6.67 | −$18.33 | −$118 |
| PSA 8 | $30.79 | +$3.46 | −$21.54 | −$122 |
Net = sale price − $2.33 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% | $49.97 | −$2.36 |
| 50% | $65.94 | +$13.61 |
| 75% | $81.91 | +$29.58 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 29%. 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 | $127 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $97.88 | −$29.12 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $32.14 | −$94.86 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $19.99 | −$107 | 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 | $97.88 | $32.14 | $127 | $19.99 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $37.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $34.00 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $30.79 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $6.99 |
Run your own numbers
Should I pay this?
Enter the seller’s asking price to see your net outcome per grade.
Other Marvel 1993 Masterpieces cards worth checking
Full set checklist →Grading Spider-Woman #33 — FAQ
Is Spider-Woman #33 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Spider-Woman #33 sells for $97.88 against $2.33 raw: a $95.55 spread, 42× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($34.00) 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.
How much is a PSA 10 Spider-Woman #33 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Spider-Woman #33 (Marvel 1993 Masterpieces) sells for about $97.88 versus $2.33 for a raw near-mint copy — a 42× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Spider-Woman #33?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $127, ahead of PSA 10 at $97.88. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Spider-Woman #33 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 Spider-Woman #33 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Spider-Woman #33 breaks even when it gems about 29% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $34.00).
Is your Marvel card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
Check my card free
