Is Haggy MAGGIE #16b worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Haggy MAGGIE #16b sells for $947 against $21.77 raw: a $925 spread, 43× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($153) 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)
- $21.77
- PSA 10
- $947
- PSA 9
- $153
- Gem premium
- 43×
- As of
- Aug 16, 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 | $947 | +$900 | +$875 | +$775 |
| PSA 9 | $153 | +$106 | +$81.48 | −$18.52 |
| PSA 8 | $60.32 | +$13.55 | −$11.45 | −$111 |
Net = sale price − $21.77 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% | $352 | +$280 |
| 50% | $550 | +$478 |
| 75% | $749 | +$677 |
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 | $1,231 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $947 | −$284 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $568 | −$663 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $200 | −$1,031 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $947 | $200 | $1,231 | $568 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $169 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $153 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $60.32 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $36.35 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Haggy MAGGIE #16b — FAQ
Is Haggy MAGGIE #16b worth grading?
A PSA 10 Haggy MAGGIE #16b sells for $947 against $21.77 raw: a $925 spread, 43× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($153) 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 Haggy MAGGIE #16b worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Haggy MAGGIE #16b (1985 Garbage Pail Kids) sells for about $947 versus $21.77 for a raw near-mint copy — a 43× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Haggy MAGGIE #16b?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $1,231, ahead of PSA 10 at $947. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Haggy MAGGIE #16b 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.
Is your Garbage Pail Kids card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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