Is Hairy CARRIE #56a worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Hairy CARRIE #56a sells for $99.00 against $3.97 raw: a $95.03 spread, 25× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($49.95) 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)
- $3.97
- PSA 10
- $99.00
- PSA 9
- $49.95
- Gem premium
- 25×
- 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 | $99.00 | +$70.03 | +$45.03 | −$54.97 |
| PSA 9 | $49.95 | +$20.98 | −$4.02 | −$104 |
| PSA 8 | $10.59 | −$18.38 | −$43.38 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $3.97 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% | $62.21 | +$8.24 |
| 50% | $74.47 | +$20.50 |
| 75% | $86.74 | +$32.77 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 8%. 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 | $129 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $99.00 | −$30.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $59.00 | −$70.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $59.00 | −$70.00 | 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 | $99.00 | $59.00 | $129 | $59.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $55.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $49.95 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $10.59 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $8.00 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Hairy CARRIE #56a — FAQ
Is Hairy CARRIE #56a worth grading?
A PSA 10 Hairy CARRIE #56a sells for $99.00 against $3.97 raw: a $95.03 spread, 25× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($49.95) 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 Hairy CARRIE #56a worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Hairy CARRIE #56a (1985 Garbage Pail Kids) sells for about $99.00 versus $3.97 for a raw near-mint copy — a 25× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Hairy CARRIE #56a?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $129, ahead of PSA 10 at $99.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Hairy CARRIE #56a 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 Hairy CARRIE #56a break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Hairy CARRIE #56a breaks even when it gems about 8% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $49.95).
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