BUDDY Builder #342b Price Guide
Garbage Pail Kids · 1987 Garbage Pail Kids
BUDDY Builder #342b (1987 Garbage Pail Kids) is currently worth $2.95 raw (near mint) and $45.22 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 | $2.95 |
Graded — grade ladder
| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $45.22 | $27.00 | $59.00 | $27.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $19.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $17.00 |
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 BUDDY Builder #342b sells for $45.22 against $2.95 raw: a $42.27 spread, 15× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($17.00) 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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BUDDY Builder #342b — frequently asked
How much is BUDDY Builder #342b (1987 Garbage Pail Kids) worth?
As of Aug 16, 2026, BUDDY Builder #342b (1987 Garbage Pail Kids): an ungraded near-mint copy sells for about $2.95, a PSA 10 sells for about $45.22, a PSA 9 for about $17.00. Values come from the PriceCharting price guide and are refreshed weekly.
How much is a PSA 10 BUDDY Builder #342b worth?
As of Aug 16, 2026, a PSA 10 (Gem Mint) BUDDY Builder #342b (1987 Garbage Pail Kids) sells for about $45.22, compared with $2.95 for a raw near-mint copy.
Is BUDDY Builder #342b worth grading?
A PSA 10 BUDDY Builder #342b sells for $45.22 against $2.95 raw: a $42.27 spread, 15× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($17.00) 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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