Is Bad BRAD #18b worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Bad BRAD #18b sells for $249 against $15.00 raw: a $234 spread, 17× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($89.95) 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)
- $15.00
- PSA 10
- $249
- PSA 9
- $89.95
- Gem premium
- 17×
- 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 | $249 | +$209 | +$184 | +$83.75 |
| PSA 9 | $89.95 | +$49.95 | +$24.95 | −$75.05 |
| PSA 8 | $49.99 | +$9.99 | −$15.01 | −$115 |
Net = sale price − $15.00 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% | $130 | +$64.65 |
| 50% | $169 | +$104 |
| 75% | $209 | +$144 |
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 | $323 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| SGC 10 | $265 | −$58.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $249 | −$74.25 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $149 | −$174 | 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 | $249 | $149 | $323 | $265 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $99.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $89.95 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $49.99 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $45.25 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Bad BRAD #18b — FAQ
Is Bad BRAD #18b worth grading?
A PSA 10 Bad BRAD #18b sells for $249 against $15.00 raw: a $234 spread, 17× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($89.95) 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 Bad BRAD #18b worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Bad BRAD #18b (1985 Garbage Pail Kids) sells for about $249 versus $15.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 17× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Bad BRAD #18b?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $323, ahead of SGC 10 at $265. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Bad BRAD #18b 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?
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