Is Spider-Man #34 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Spider-Man #34 sells for $192,610 against $2,605 raw: a $190,005 spread, 74× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($175,100) 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)
- $2,605
- Grade 9.5
- $192,610
- PSA 9
- $175,100
- Gem premium
- 74×
- 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 — Grade 9.5 | $192,610 | +$189,980 | +$189,955 | +$189,855 |
| PSA 9 | $175,100 | +$172,470 | +$172,445 | +$172,345 |
| PSA 8 | $25,000 | +$22,370 | +$22,345 | +$22,245 |
Net = sale price − $2,605 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% | $179,478 | +$176,823 |
| 50% | $183,855 | +$181,200 |
| 75% | $188,233 | +$185,578 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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Grading Spider-Man #34 — FAQ
Is Spider-Man #34 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Spider-Man #34 sells for $192,610 against $2,605 raw: a $190,005 spread, 74× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($175,100) 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.
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