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Distorted DOT #96a Price Guide

Garbage Pail Kids · 1986 Garbage Pail Kids

Distorted DOT #96a (1986 Garbage Pail Kids) is currently worth $1.74 raw (near mint) and $45.50 in PSA 10 (as of Aug 16, 2026). Values come from the PriceCharting price guide and are refreshed weekly. Grading is the single biggest value lever — check the raw-to-PSA-10 gap below, then scan your copy to see if its centering makes the grade.

Current prices

Raw (ungraded)

Ungraded$1.74

Graded — grade ladder

Distorted DOT #96a graded prices by company and grade
GradePSACGCBGSSGCGraded
10$45.50$27.00$59.00$27.00
9.5$12.00
9$10.56
8$8.50

Last updated 2026-08-16 · Source: the PriceCharting price guide

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Is it worth grading?

Strong grading candidate — 26× premium in PSA 10

A PSA 10 Distorted DOT #96a sells for $45.50 against $1.74 raw: a $43.76 spread, 26× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($10.56) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.

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Distorted DOT #96a — frequently asked

How much is Distorted DOT #96a (1986 Garbage Pail Kids) worth?

As of Aug 16, 2026, Distorted DOT #96a (1986 Garbage Pail Kids): an ungraded near-mint copy sells for about $1.74, a PSA 10 sells for about $45.50, a PSA 9 for about $10.56. Values come from the PriceCharting price guide and are refreshed weekly.

How much is a PSA 10 Distorted DOT #96a worth?

As of Aug 16, 2026, a PSA 10 (Gem Mint) Distorted DOT #96a (1986 Garbage Pail Kids) sells for about $45.50, compared with $1.74 for a raw near-mint copy.

Is Distorted DOT #96a worth grading?

A PSA 10 Distorted DOT #96a sells for $45.50 against $1.74 raw: a $43.76 spread, 26× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($10.56) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.

Where do these Garbage Pail Kids card prices come from?

Prices are the PriceCharting price guide, refreshed weekly. Raw values reflect near-mint (NM) ungraded copies; graded values are per grading company and grade.

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