Is Spider-Man #38 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Spider-Man #38 sells for $1,315 against $102 raw: a $1,213 spread, 13× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,195) 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)
- $102
- Grade 9.5
- $1,315
- PSA 9
- $1,195
- Gem premium
- 13×
- 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 | $1,315 | +$1,188 | +$1,163 | +$1,063 |
| PSA 9 | $1,195 | +$1,068 | +$1,043 | +$943 |
| PSA 8 | $459 | +$333 | +$308 | +$208 |
Net = sale price − $102 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% | $1,225 | +$1,073 |
| 50% | $1,255 | +$1,103 |
| 75% | $1,285 | +$1,133 |
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 #38 — FAQ
Is Spider-Man #38 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Spider-Man #38 sells for $1,315 against $102 raw: a $1,213 spread, 13× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,195) 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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