Is Spider-Man #12 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Spider-Man #12 sells for $144 against $5.00 raw: a $139 spread, 29× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.50) 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)
- $5.00
- PSA 10
- $144
- PSA 9
- $30.50
- Gem premium
- 29×
- 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 | $144 | +$114 | +$88.95 | −$11.05 |
| PSA 9 | $30.50 | +$0.50 | −$24.50 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $15.41 | −$14.59 | −$39.59 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $5.00 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% | $58.86 | +$3.86 |
| 50% | $87.22 | +$32.22 |
| 75% | $116 | +$60.59 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 22%. 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 | $187 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $144 | −$43.05 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $108 | −$79.24 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $86.00 | −$101 | 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 | $144 | $86.00 | $187 | $108 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $60.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $30.50 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $15.41 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $8.75 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Spider-Man #12 — FAQ
Is Spider-Man #12 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Spider-Man #12 sells for $144 against $5.00 raw: a $139 spread, 29× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.50) 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 #12 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Spider-Man #12 (Marvel 1995 Metal Blaster) sells for about $144 versus $5.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 29× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Spider-Man #12?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $187, ahead of PSA 10 at $144. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Spider-Man #12 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 #12 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Spider-Man #12 breaks even when it gems about 22% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $30.50).
Is your Marvel card centered well enough to grade?
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