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Is JAY Decay [Glossy] #5b worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 JAY Decay [Glossy] #5b sells for $2,788 against $12.87 raw: a $2,775 spread, 217× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($175) 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)
- $12.87
- PSA 10
- $2,788
- PSA 9
- $175
- Gem premium
- 217×
- 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 | $2,788 | +$2,750 | +$2,725 | +$2,625 |
| PSA 9 | $175 | +$137 | +$112 | +$11.63 |
| PSA 8 | $132 | +$93.85 | +$68.85 | −$31.15 |
Net = sale price − $12.87 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% | $828 | +$765 |
| 50% | $1,481 | +$1,418 |
| 75% | $2,134 | +$2,071 |
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 | $3,624 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $2,788 | −$837 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $1,673 | −$1,951 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $1,673 | −$1,951 | 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 JAY Decay [Glossy] #5b — FAQ
Is JAY Decay [Glossy] #5b worth grading?
A PSA 10 JAY Decay [Glossy] #5b sells for $2,788 against $12.87 raw: a $2,775 spread, 217× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($175) 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 JAY Decay [Glossy] #5b worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 JAY Decay [Glossy] #5b (1985 Garbage Pail Kids) sells for about $2,788 versus $12.87 for a raw near-mint copy — a 217× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for JAY Decay [Glossy] #5b?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $3,624, ahead of PSA 10 at $2,788. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does JAY Decay [Glossy] #5b 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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