Is Spider-Boy [Black] #57 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Spider-Boy [Black] #57 sells for $337 against $237 raw: a $99.65 spread, 1.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($306) 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)
- $237
- Grade 9.5
- $337
- PSA 9
- $306
- Gem premium
- 1.4×
- 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 | $337 | +$74.65 | +$49.65 | −$50.35 |
| PSA 9 | $306 | +$43.65 | +$18.65 | −$81.35 |
Net = sale price − $237 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% | $314 | +$26.40 |
| 50% | $322 | +$34.15 |
| 75% | $329 | +$41.90 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $337 |
| 9 | $306 |
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Grading Spider-Boy [Black] #57 — FAQ
Is Spider-Boy [Black] #57 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Spider-Boy [Black] #57 sells for $337 against $237 raw: a $99.65 spread, 1.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($306) 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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