Is Leaky LOU #23b worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Leaky LOU #23b sells for $910 against $13.04 raw: a $897 spread, 70× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($168) 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)
- $13.04
- PSA 10
- $910
- PSA 9
- $168
- Gem premium
- 70×
- 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 | $910 | +$872 | +$847 | +$747 |
| PSA 9 | $168 | +$129 | +$104 | +$4.46 |
| PSA 8 | $64.91 | +$26.87 | +$1.87 | −$98.13 |
Net = sale price − $13.04 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% | $353 | +$290 |
| 50% | $539 | +$475 |
| 75% | $724 | +$661 |
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 | $1,182 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $910 | −$272 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $546 | −$636 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $299 | −$883 | 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 | $910 | $546 | $1,182 | $299 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $184 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $168 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $64.91 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $36.60 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Leaky LOU #23b — FAQ
Is Leaky LOU #23b worth grading?
A PSA 10 Leaky LOU #23b sells for $910 against $13.04 raw: a $897 spread, 70× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($168) 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 Leaky LOU #23b worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Leaky LOU #23b (1985 Garbage Pail Kids) sells for about $910 versus $13.04 for a raw near-mint copy — a 70× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Leaky LOU #23b?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $1,182, ahead of PSA 10 at $910. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Leaky LOU #23b 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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