Is Electric BILL [Glossy] #4b worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Electric BILL [Glossy] #4b sells for $9,617 against $20.00 raw: a $9,597 spread, 481× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($382) 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)
- $20.00
- PSA 10
- $9,617
- PSA 9
- $382
- Gem premium
- 481×
- 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 | $9,617 | +$9,572 | +$9,547 | +$9,447 |
| PSA 9 | $382 | +$337 | +$312 | +$212 |
| PSA 8 | $180 | +$135 | +$110 | +$10.27 |
Net = sale price − $20.00 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% | $2,691 | +$2,621 |
| 50% | $4,999 | +$4,929 |
| 75% | $7,308 | +$7,238 |
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 | $12,502 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $9,617 | −$2,885 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $5,770 | −$6,732 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $5,770 | −$6,732 | 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 | $9,617 | $5,770 | $12,502 | $5,770 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $420 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $382 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $180 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $76.99 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Electric BILL [Glossy] #4b — FAQ
Is Electric BILL [Glossy] #4b worth grading?
A PSA 10 Electric BILL [Glossy] #4b sells for $9,617 against $20.00 raw: a $9,597 spread, 481× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($382) 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 Electric BILL [Glossy] #4b worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Electric BILL [Glossy] #4b (1985 Garbage Pail Kids) sells for about $9,617 versus $20.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 481× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Electric BILL [Glossy] #4b?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $12,502, ahead of PSA 10 at $9,617. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Electric BILL [Glossy] #4b 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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