Is CINDY Lopper #37b worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 CINDY Lopper #37b sells for $411 against $18.52 raw: a $393 spread, 22× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($171) 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)
- $18.52
- PSA 10
- $411
- PSA 9
- $171
- Gem premium
- 22×
- 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 | $411 | +$368 | +$343 | +$243 |
| PSA 9 | $171 | +$128 | +$103 | +$2.79 |
| PSA 8 | $50.79 | +$7.27 | −$17.73 | −$118 |
Net = sale price − $18.52 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% | $231 | +$163 |
| 50% | $291 | +$223 |
| 75% | $351 | +$283 |
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 | $534 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $411 | −$123 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $247 | −$287 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $247 | −$287 | 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 | $411 | $247 | $534 | $247 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $188 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $171 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $50.79 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $37.75 |
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Full set checklist →Grading CINDY Lopper #37b — FAQ
Is CINDY Lopper #37b worth grading?
A PSA 10 CINDY Lopper #37b sells for $411 against $18.52 raw: a $393 spread, 22× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($171) 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 CINDY Lopper #37b worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 CINDY Lopper #37b (1985 Garbage Pail Kids) sells for about $411 versus $18.52 for a raw near-mint copy — a 22× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for CINDY Lopper #37b?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $534, ahead of PSA 10 at $411. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does CINDY Lopper #37b 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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