Is Captain America #1 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 6.7× premium in Grade 8
A Grade 8 Captain America #1 sells for $2,495 against $374 raw: a $2,122 spread, 6.7× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $374
- Grade 8
- $2,495
- Gem premium
- 6.7×
- 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 — Grade 8 | $2,495 | +$2,097 | +$2,072 | +$1,972 |
| PSA 8 | $2,495 | +$2,097 | +$2,072 | +$1,972 |
Net = sale price − $374 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 8 | $2,495 |
| 7 | $1,996 |
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Is Captain America #1 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Captain America #1 sells for $2,495 against $374 raw: a $2,122 spread, 6.7× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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