CHRIS Mess #254a Price Guide
Garbage Pail Kids · 1987 Garbage Pail Kids
CHRIS Mess #254a (1987 Garbage Pail Kids) is currently worth $2.99 raw (near mint) and $154 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 | $2.99 |
Graded — grade ladder
| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $154 | $92.00 | $200 | $92.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $30.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $27.57 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $23.86 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $19.00 |
Last updated 2026-08-16 · Source: the PriceCharting price guide
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Is it worth grading?
Strong grading candidate — 52× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 CHRIS Mess #254a sells for $154 against $2.99 raw: a $151 spread, 52× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($27.57) 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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CHRIS Mess #254a — frequently asked
How much is CHRIS Mess #254a (1987 Garbage Pail Kids) worth?
As of Aug 16, 2026, CHRIS Mess #254a (1987 Garbage Pail Kids): an ungraded near-mint copy sells for about $2.99, a PSA 10 sells for about $154, a PSA 9 for about $27.57. Values come from the PriceCharting price guide and are refreshed weekly.
How much is a PSA 10 CHRIS Mess #254a worth?
As of Aug 16, 2026, a PSA 10 (Gem Mint) CHRIS Mess #254a (1987 Garbage Pail Kids) sells for about $154, compared with $2.99 for a raw near-mint copy.
Is CHRIS Mess #254a worth grading?
A PSA 10 CHRIS Mess #254a sells for $154 against $2.99 raw: a $151 spread, 52× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($27.57) 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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