JAMES Flames #317A Price Guide
Garbage Pail Kids · 1987 Garbage Pail Kids
JAMES Flames #317A (1987 Garbage Pail Kids) is currently worth $3.64 raw (near mint) and $56.01 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 | $3.64 |
Graded — grade ladder
| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $56.01 | $34.00 | $73.00 | $34.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $15.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $13.25 |
Last updated 2026-08-16 · Source: the PriceCharting price guide
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Is it worth grading?
Strong grading candidate — 15× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 JAMES Flames #317A sells for $56.01 against $3.64 raw: a $52.37 spread, 15× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($13.25) 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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JAMES Flames #317A — frequently asked
How much is JAMES Flames #317A (1987 Garbage Pail Kids) worth?
As of Aug 16, 2026, JAMES Flames #317A (1987 Garbage Pail Kids): an ungraded near-mint copy sells for about $3.64, a PSA 10 sells for about $56.01, a PSA 9 for about $13.25. Values come from the PriceCharting price guide and are refreshed weekly.
How much is a PSA 10 JAMES Flames #317A worth?
As of Aug 16, 2026, a PSA 10 (Gem Mint) JAMES Flames #317A (1987 Garbage Pail Kids) sells for about $56.01, compared with $3.64 for a raw near-mint copy.
Is JAMES Flames #317A worth grading?
A PSA 10 JAMES Flames #317A sells for $56.01 against $3.64 raw: a $52.37 spread, 15× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($13.25) 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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