Is Iron Man #3-H worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Iron Man #3-H sells for $85.00 against $38.92 raw: a $46.08 spread, 2.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($77.00) 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)
- $38.92
- Grade 9.5
- $85.00
- PSA 9
- $77.00
- Gem premium
- 2.2×
- 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 | $85.00 | +$21.08 | −$3.92 | −$104 |
| PSA 9 | $77.00 | +$13.08 | −$11.92 | −$112 |
| PSA 8 | $21.36 | −$42.56 | −$67.56 | −$168 |
Net = sale price − $38.92 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% | $79.00 | −$9.92 |
| 50% | $81.00 | −$7.92 |
| 75% | $83.00 | −$5.92 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $85.00 |
| 9 | $77.00 |
| 8 | $21.36 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Iron Man #3-H — FAQ
Is Iron Man #3-H worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Iron Man #3-H sells for $85.00 against $38.92 raw: a $46.08 spread, 2.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($77.00) 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.
Is your Marvel card centered well enough to grade?
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