Is Captain America [Silver Sparkle] #12 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of Captain America [Silver Sparkle] #12 sell for $16.45, only $14.25 above the $2.20 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.20
- Grade 9.5
- $16.45
- Gem premium
- 7.5×
- 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 9.5 | $16.45 | −$10.75 | −$35.75 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $2.20 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $16.45 |
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Grading Captain America [Silver Sparkle] #12 — FAQ
Is Captain America [Silver Sparkle] #12 worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of Captain America [Silver Sparkle] #12 sell for $16.45, only $14.25 above the $2.20 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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