Is Stormy HEATHER #7a worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Stormy HEATHER #7a sells for $687 against $13.86 raw: a $673 spread, 50× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($114) 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)
- $13.86
- PSA 10
- $687
- PSA 9
- $114
- Gem premium
- 50×
- As of
- Oct 4, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — PSA 10 | $687 | +$648 | +$623 | +$523 |
| PSA 9 | $114 | +$75.21 | +$50.21 | −$49.79 |
| PSA 8 | $84.99 | +$46.13 | +$21.13 | −$78.87 |
Net = sale price − $13.86 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% | $257 | +$193 |
| 50% | $400 | +$337 |
| 75% | $544 | +$480 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
Which grader pays the most — and what a 10 takes
All centering standards →| Grader | 10 sells for | vs best | Front centering for a 10 | Back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $893 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $687 | −$206 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $412 | −$481 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $412 | −$481 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
Tolerances are each company's published centering standard for its top grade; surface, corners and edges must also be clean. Centering is the one you can measure yourself before you pay.
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Grading Stormy HEATHER #7a — FAQ
Is Stormy HEATHER #7a worth grading?
A PSA 10 Stormy HEATHER #7a sells for $687 against $13.86 raw: a $673 spread, 50× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($114) 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.
How much is a PSA 10 Stormy HEATHER #7a worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Stormy HEATHER #7a (1985 Garbage Pail Kids) sells for about $687 versus $13.86 for a raw near-mint copy — a 50× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Stormy HEATHER #7a?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $893, ahead of PSA 10 at $687. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Stormy HEATHER #7a need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 back centering as the tolerance for a 10 (Gem Mint). Off-center copies are capped below the top grade regardless of surface — measure yours before paying the fee.
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