Is ROB Slob #52b worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 ROB Slob #52b sells for $188 against $3.12 raw: a $185 spread, 60× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($51.00) 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)
- $3.12
- PSA 10
- $188
- PSA 9
- $51.00
- Gem premium
- 60×
- 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 | $188 | +$160 | +$135 | +$34.95 |
| PSA 9 | $51.00 | +$22.88 | −$2.12 | −$102 |
| PSA 8 | $17.24 | −$10.88 | −$35.88 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $3.12 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% | $85.27 | +$32.15 |
| 50% | $120 | +$66.41 |
| 75% | $154 | +$101 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 2%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $244 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $188 | −$55.93 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $113 | −$131 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $113 | −$131 | 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 | $188 | $113 | $244 | $113 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $56.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $51.00 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $17.24 |
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Full set checklist →Grading ROB Slob #52b — FAQ
Is ROB Slob #52b worth grading?
A PSA 10 ROB Slob #52b sells for $188 against $3.12 raw: a $185 spread, 60× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($51.00) 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 ROB Slob #52b worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 ROB Slob #52b (1985 Garbage Pail Kids) sells for about $188 versus $3.12 for a raw near-mint copy — a 60× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for ROB Slob #52b?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $244, ahead of PSA 10 at $188. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does ROB Slob #52b 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.
What gem rate makes grading ROB Slob #52b break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting ROB Slob #52b breaks even when it gems about 2% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $51.00).
Is your Garbage Pail Kids card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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