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Is Frigid BRIDGET [Glossy] #32a worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Frigid BRIDGET [Glossy] #32a sells for $757 against $11.97 raw: a $745 spread, 63× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($131) 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)
- $11.97
- PSA 10
- $757
- PSA 9
- $131
- Gem premium
- 63×
- 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 | $757 | +$720 | +$695 | +$595 |
| PSA 9 | $131 | +$94.10 | +$69.10 | −$30.90 |
| PSA 8 | $55.12 | +$18.15 | −$6.85 | −$107 |
Net = sale price − $11.97 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% | $288 | +$226 |
| 50% | $444 | +$382 |
| 75% | $601 | +$539 |
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 | $984 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $757 | −$227 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $454 | −$530 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $454 | −$530 | 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 Frigid BRIDGET [Glossy] #32a — FAQ
Is Frigid BRIDGET [Glossy] #32a worth grading?
A PSA 10 Frigid BRIDGET [Glossy] #32a sells for $757 against $11.97 raw: a $745 spread, 63× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($131) 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 Frigid BRIDGET [Glossy] #32a worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Frigid BRIDGET [Glossy] #32a (1985 Garbage Pail Kids) sells for about $757 versus $11.97 for a raw near-mint copy — a 63× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Frigid BRIDGET [Glossy] #32a?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $984, ahead of PSA 10 at $757. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Frigid BRIDGET [Glossy] #32a 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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