Is Spider-Man #81 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 27× premium in CGC 10
A CGC 10 Spider-Man #81 sells for $79.99 against $2.99 raw: a $77.00 spread, 27× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.99
- CGC 10
- $79.99
- Gem premium
- 27×
- 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 — CGC 10 | $79.99 | +$52.00 | +$27.00 | −$73.00 |
Net = sale price − $2.99 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $79.99 | best | 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.
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Raw conditions & history →| Grade | CGC |
|---|---|
| 10 | $79.99 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Spider-Man #81 — FAQ
Is Spider-Man #81 worth grading?
A CGC 10 Spider-Man #81 sells for $79.99 against $2.99 raw: a $77.00 spread, 27× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
What centering does Spider-Man #81 need for a CGC 10?
CGC 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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