Is Spider-Man #78 worth grading?
Marvel · Marvel 1995 Metal · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Spider-Man #78 sells for $214 against $13.96 raw: a $200 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($60.28) 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)
- $13.96
- PSA 10
- $214
- PSA 9
- $60.28
- Gem premium
- 15×
- As of
- Oct 4, 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 | $214 | +$175 | +$150 | +$49.62 |
| PSA 9 | $60.28 | +$21.32 | −$3.68 | −$104 |
| PSA 8 | $20.00 | −$18.96 | −$43.96 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $13.96 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% | $98.61 | +$34.65 |
| 50% | $137 | +$72.97 |
| 75% | $175 | +$111 |
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 | $278 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $214 | −$64.42 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $72.10 | −$206 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $18.50 | −$260 | 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 →Swipe the table for the other grading companies →
Run your own numbers
Should I pay this?
Enter the seller’s asking price to see your net outcome per grade.
Other Marvel 1995 Metal cards worth checking
Full set checklist →![Elektra [Silver Flasher] #30 Marvel 1995 Metal card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/G1YAAeSwsttpB94y/s-l500.jpg)
![Vision [Silver Flasher] #15 Marvel 1995 Metal card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/KnEAAeSwNYVpB9yg/s-l500.jpg)
![DR. Strange [Silver Flasher] #58 Marvel 1995 Metal card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/b1sAAeSwV6NpB-Gw/s-l500.jpg)
![Beast [Silver Flasher] #1 Marvel 1995 Metal card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/h08AAeSw4VRpB9m7/s-l500.jpg)
![Spider-Man [Silver Flasher] #134 Marvel 1995 Metal card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/7fYAAeSw4VVqUflw/s-l500.jpg)
![Wolverine [Silver Flasher] #137 Marvel 1995 Metal card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/GC0AAeSwFSNqJNYI/s-l500.jpg)
Grading Spider-Man #78 — FAQ
Is Spider-Man #78 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Spider-Man #78 sells for $214 against $13.96 raw: a $200 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($60.28) 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-Man #78 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Spider-Man #78 (Marvel 1995 Metal) sells for about $214 versus $13.96 for a raw near-mint copy — a 15× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Spider-Man #78?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $278, ahead of PSA 10 at $214. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Spider-Man #78 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-Man #78 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Spider-Man #78 breaks even when it gems about 2% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $60.28).
Best on iPhone & Android
Check your Marvel card in the Midpoint app
Scan with your camera to measure centering to the millimeter, get an AI grade with corner and edge close-ups, see what your copy is worth, and track it in your portfolio. Free to start.
