Is Spider-man #MI-1 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Spider-man #MI-1 sells for $46.50 against $3.59 raw: a $42.91 spread, 13× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.00) 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)
- $3.59
- PSA 10
- $46.50
- PSA 9
- $40.00
- Gem premium
- 13×
- 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 — PSA 10 | $46.50 | +$17.91 | −$7.09 | −$107 |
| PSA 9 | $40.00 | +$11.41 | −$13.59 | −$114 |
| PSA 8 | $9.00 | −$19.59 | −$44.59 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $3.59 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% | $41.63 | −$11.97 |
| 50% | $43.25 | −$10.34 |
| 75% | $44.88 | −$8.72 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Which grader pays the most — and what a 10 takes
All centering standards →| Grader | 10 sells for | vs best | Front centering for a 10 | Back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGC 10 | $178 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $60.00 | −$118 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $46.50 | −$131 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $28.00 | −$150 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
Tolerances are each company's published centering standard for its top grade; surface, corners and edges must also be clean. Centering is the one you can measure yourself before you pay.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $46.50 | $28.00 | $60.00 | $178 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $44.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $40.00 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $9.00 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Spider-man #MI-1 — FAQ
Is Spider-man #MI-1 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Spider-man #MI-1 sells for $46.50 against $3.59 raw: a $42.91 spread, 13× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.00) 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.
How much is a PSA 10 Spider-man #MI-1 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Spider-man #MI-1 (Marvel 2024 Topps Chrome Icons) sells for about $46.50 versus $3.59 for a raw near-mint copy — a 13× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Spider-man #MI-1?
By resale value, SGC 10 leads at $178, ahead of BGS 10 at $60.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Spider-man #MI-1 need for a SGC 10?
SGC publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 back centering as the tolerance for a 10 (Gem Mint). Off-center copies are capped below the top grade regardless of surface — measure yours before paying the fee.
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