Is Phony LISA #67a worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Phony LISA #67a sells for $306 against $5.39 raw: a $301 spread, 57× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.28) 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)
- $5.39
- PSA 10
- $306
- PSA 9
- $32.28
- Gem premium
- 57×
- 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 | $306 | +$276 | +$251 | +$151 |
| PSA 9 | $32.28 | +$1.89 | −$23.11 | −$123 |
| PSA 8 | $23.00 | −$7.39 | −$32.39 | −$132 |
Net = sale price − $5.39 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% | $101 | +$45.32 |
| 50% | $169 | +$114 |
| 75% | $238 | +$182 |
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 | $398 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $306 | −$92.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $184 | −$214 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $184 | −$214 | 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 | $306 | $184 | $398 | $184 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $36.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $32.28 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $23.00 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $18.00 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Phony LISA #67a — FAQ
Is Phony LISA #67a worth grading?
A PSA 10 Phony LISA #67a sells for $306 against $5.39 raw: a $301 spread, 57× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.28) 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 Phony LISA #67a worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Phony LISA #67a (1985 Garbage Pail Kids) sells for about $306 versus $5.39 for a raw near-mint copy — a 57× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Phony LISA #67a?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $398, ahead of PSA 10 at $306. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Phony LISA #67a 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 Phony LISA #67a break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Phony LISA #67a breaks even when it gems about 8% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $32.28).
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