Is Spider-Man #36 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Spider-Man #36 sells for $3,663 against $120 raw: a $3,543 spread, 30× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($3,330) 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)
- $120
- Grade 9.5
- $3,663
- PSA 9
- $3,330
- Gem premium
- 30×
- 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 | $3,663 | +$3,518 | +$3,493 | +$3,393 |
| PSA 9 | $3,330 | +$3,185 | +$3,160 | +$3,060 |
| PSA 8 | $1,550 | +$1,405 | +$1,380 | +$1,280 |
Net = sale price − $120 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% | $3,413 | +$3,243 |
| 50% | $3,497 | +$3,326 |
| 75% | $3,580 | +$3,410 |
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 #36 — FAQ
Is Spider-Man #36 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Spider-Man #36 sells for $3,663 against $120 raw: a $3,543 spread, 30× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($3,330) 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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