Is Dressy JESSE [Glossy] #20b worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Dressy JESSE [Glossy] #20b sells for $482 against $12.77 raw: a $469 spread, 38× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($135) 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)
- $12.77
- PSA 10
- $482
- PSA 9
- $135
- Gem premium
- 38×
- 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 | $482 | +$444 | +$419 | +$319 |
| PSA 9 | $135 | +$97.22 | +$72.22 | −$27.78 |
| PSA 8 | $80.00 | +$42.23 | +$17.23 | −$82.77 |
Net = sale price − $12.77 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% | $222 | +$159 |
| 50% | $308 | +$246 |
| 75% | $395 | +$332 |
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 | $626 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $482 | −$144 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $289 | −$337 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $289 | −$337 | 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 | $482 | $289 | $626 | $289 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $148 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $135 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $80.00 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $39.86 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Dressy JESSE [Glossy] #20b — FAQ
Is Dressy JESSE [Glossy] #20b worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dressy JESSE [Glossy] #20b sells for $482 against $12.77 raw: a $469 spread, 38× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($135) 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 Dressy JESSE [Glossy] #20b worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dressy JESSE [Glossy] #20b (1985 Garbage Pail Kids) sells for about $482 versus $12.77 for a raw near-mint copy — a 38× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dressy JESSE [Glossy] #20b?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $626, ahead of PSA 10 at $482. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dressy JESSE [Glossy] #20b 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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