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Is Wacky JACKIE [Glossy] #17a worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Wacky JACKIE [Glossy] #17a sells for $3,650 against $15.85 raw: a $3,634 spread, 230× 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)
- $15.85
- PSA 10
- $3,650
- PSA 9
- $175
- Gem premium
- 230×
- 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 | $3,650 | +$3,609 | +$3,584 | +$3,484 |
| PSA 9 | $175 | +$134 | +$109 | +$8.65 |
| PSA 8 | $73.00 | +$32.15 | +$7.15 | −$92.85 |
Net = sale price − $15.85 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% | $1,043 | +$978 |
| 50% | $1,912 | +$1,847 |
| 75% | $2,781 | +$2,716 |
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 | $4,745 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $3,650 | −$1,095 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $2,190 | −$2,555 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $2,190 | −$2,555 | 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 Wacky JACKIE [Glossy] #17a — FAQ
Is Wacky JACKIE [Glossy] #17a worth grading?
A PSA 10 Wacky JACKIE [Glossy] #17a sells for $3,650 against $15.85 raw: a $3,634 spread, 230× 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 Wacky JACKIE [Glossy] #17a worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Wacky JACKIE [Glossy] #17a (1985 Garbage Pail Kids) sells for about $3,650 versus $15.85 for a raw near-mint copy — a 230× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Wacky JACKIE [Glossy] #17a?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $4,745, ahead of PSA 10 at $3,650. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Wacky JACKIE [Glossy] #17a 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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